Spanish word

forestal

Pronunciation

IPA/foɾesˈtal/

Meaning

  • adjectiveforest-related

Example

La gestión forestal protege los bosques.

Forest-related management protects the forests.

Illustration for forestal (forest-related)

More examples

Un incendio forestal puede destruir kilómetros de bosque.

A forest fire can destroy kilometers of forest.

Core concept

Matters relating to forests and their management.

Common phrases

  • incendio forestal

    forest fire

  • zona forestal

    forest area

  • protección forestal

    forest protection

Similar words

boscoso: Land covered with trees and foliage, producing a clearly wooded appearance.
arbolado: Terrain where trees are planted or left standing, forming noticeable tree cover.
silvestre: Living things or places that exist naturally in the wild without cultivation.

Definition in Spanish

Relativo a los bosques y a su gestión, explotación o protección.

Word origin

It comes from Medieval Latin foresta with the suffix -al and denotes things connected to forests.

Usage tips

  • Spanish forestal commonly occurs in set phrases such as gestión forestal or industria forestal, making it sound formal compared with casual words like boscoso.

Other meanings

  • forestryadjective

Opposites

Related words

  • forestarafforestverb
  • reforestaciónreforestationnoun

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