wild

• Describe algo que vive o crece en su entorno natural, no domesticado ni cultivado; también se usa para algo descontrolado, indómito o emocionante.

Describes something that is living or growing in its natural environment, not domesticated or cultivated; also used to describe something uncontrolled, untamed, or exciting.

1. Living in natureA2formal

   Living or growing in natural conditions, not domesticated or cultivated.

   salvaje

   • Wild animals should be observed from a safe distance.
   • The forest is full of wild berries and mushrooms.
   • Wild horses roam freely in the national park.

   Sinónimosferalnativeuncultivatedundomesticateduntamed

   Antónimoscultivateddomesticdomesticatedtame

2. Uncontrolled or unrulyB1informal

   Behaving in an uncontrolled, excited, or undisciplined way.

   Alborotado o indisciplinado

   • The children were wild with excitement at the party.
   • He had a wild look in his eyes after the argument.
   • The crowd went wild when the band started playing.

   Sinónimosboisterousdisorderlyfrenziedrambunctiousrowdyturbulentuncontrolledunruly

   Antónimoscalmcontrolleddisciplinedobedientorderlyrestrainedtamewell behaved

3. Extreme or unusualB1informal

   Very unusual, extreme, or exciting.

   salvaje / increíble

   • That was a wild party last night!
   • She told me a wild story about her travels.
   • The roller coaster ride was absolutely wild.

   Sinónimosbizarreextremefar-outoutlandishoutrageousradicalunconventionalunorthodoxunusual

   Antónimosblandcalmconventionalmildmoderateordinarytame

4. Not based on reasonB2formal

   Not based on careful thought or reason; unrealistic.

   descabellado

   • He made a wild guess and got the answer right.
   • That's a wild accusation with no evidence.
   • Her wild theories were dismissed by the scientists.

   Sinónimosabsurdfarfetchedfoolishillogicalirrationalnonsensicalunrealisticunreasonable

   Antónimoslogicalrationalreasonablesensiblesound

• Adverbio que significa 'de manera salvaje' o 'sin control ni moderación'. Se usa para describir acciones realizadas de forma natural, desenfrenada o caótica. La forma coincide con el adjetivo y no lleva terminación -ly.

An adverb meaning 'in a wild manner' or 'without control or restraint.' It is used to describe actions done in a natural, untamed, or disorderly way. The form is identical to the adjective and does not take the -ly ending.

1. In an uncontrolled mannerB1informal

   In a way that is not controlled, restrained, or domesticated.

   de manera descontrolada

   • The children ran wild through the park.
   • The party got wild after midnight.
   • He drove wild down the empty highway.

   Sinónimosferociouslyfranticallyfuriouslyhystericallymadlymaniacallysavagelyuncontrollably

   Antónimoscalmlycivillygentlymildlymoderatelypeacefully

2. Very enthusiasticallyB2informal

   In a very excited, energetic, or enthusiastic manner.

   con entusiasmo salvaje

   • The crowd cheered wild for the winning team.
   • She laughed wild at the comedian's jokes.
   • They danced wild at the festival all night long.

   Sinónimoseagerlyenthusiasticallyexcitedlyferventlypassionatelywholeheartedly

   Antónimoscalmlymoderatelytemperately

• Sustantivo que designa un área natural sin cultivar, deshabitada o salvaje, a menudo caracterizada por la ausencia de control o intervención humana.

A noun referring to an uncultivated, uninhabited, or natural area, often characterized by its lack of human control or development.

incontable

1. Natural environmentB1formal

   A natural, uncultivated, and uninhabited area, often remote.

   Medio silvestre

   • They ventured into the wild to study the animals.
   • The explorer spent months living in the wild.
   • The wild is a place of both beauty and danger.

   Sinónimosbushoutbackwilderness

2. State of natureB2formal

   A condition of being free from human control or civilization.

   Estado de naturaleza

   • The wolf was released back into the wild.
   • Many species cannot survive in the wild due to habitat loss.
   • He felt a deep connection to the wild.

   Sinónimosbackwoodsnatural statenaturewilderness

   Antónimoscivilizationcultivationdomestication