Talking about nature and the environment is essential whether you’re discussing weather, planning an outdoor adventure, or learning about ecological issues. Spanish vocabulary about the environment and the nature helps you describe landscapes, weather conditions, animals, plants and even important topics like conservation and climate change.
On this page you will find lessons about these topics, so you can learn about basic terms and also specific language for natural phenomena, ecosystems and environmental issues. These lessons provide explanations, examples, interactive content and links to additional activities, so you can gain enough confidence to talk about nature and environmental issues in Spanish.
What will you learn?
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Basic nature vocabulary: learn important words related to nature, such as “montaña” (mountain), “río” (river), “bosque” (forest), “lago” (lake) or “playa” (beach). These lessons introduce you to the core vocabulary you need to describe natural landscapes.
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Plants and trees vocabulary: learn words for different types of plants, trees and flowers, including “árbol” (tree), “flor” (flower), “césped” (grass), “hoja” (leaf) and “jardín” (garden). This vocabulary is particularly important when you’re talking about a garden, a park or a rainforest.
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Ecosystems and natural phenomena: understand how to talk about various ecosystems and natural phenomena, including “desierto” (desert), “selva tropical” (rainforest), “volcán” (volcano), “océano” (ocean) or “cascada” (waterfall). These lessons provide vocabulary to describe different types of environments and their features.
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Environmental issues and conservation: learn important vocabulary for discussing environmental issues, such as “contaminación” (pollution), “calentamiento global” (global warming), “reciclaje” (recycling), “energía renovable” (renewable energy) or “protección del medio ambiente” (environmental protection). These lessons help you talk about ecological concerns and sustainability efforts.