forest

• Grande área de terra coberta por árvores e vegetação rasteira, geralmente formando um habitat natural para a vida selvagem.

A large area of land covered with trees and undergrowth, typically forming a natural habitat for wildlife.

1. Large wooded areaA1formal

   A large area covered chiefly with trees and undergrowth.

   Floresta

   • They went hiking in the forest near their village.
   • The forest is home to many species of birds and animals.
   • We got lost in the dense forest for hours.

   Sinônimostimbertimberlandwoodland

2. Dense collectionB2formal

   A large number or dense mass of something, often used metaphorically.

   Floresta

   • A forest of skyscrapers dominated the city skyline.
   • He looked out at a forest of microphones and cameras.
   • The garden had become a forest of weeds.

   Sinônimosarrayclusterhostmassmultitudethicket

• Verbo que significa plantar árvores ou cobrir uma área com árvores, ou criar uma floresta.

A verb meaning to plant or cover an area with trees, or to establish a forest.

1. Plant with treesB2formal

   To plant an area with trees to create a forest.

   Florestar

   • The government plans to forest the barren hills.
   • They forested the land to prevent soil erosion.
   • The organization is working to forest the region with native species.

   Sinônimosafforestreforest

   Antônimoscleardeforest