Today’s Word

BOSS-keh

Masculine Noun

1. An area of land covered with trees, shrubs, and dense vegetation.

2. A large and dense collection of objects

3. A symbol of mystery, nature, or the unexplored. (Figurative)

Caminamos por el bosque durante la excursión.
We walked through the forest during the hike.

El gobierno declaró el bosque una reserva natural.
The government declared the forest a nature reserve.

Un bosque de rascacielos rodeaba la plaza.
A forest of skyscrapers surrounded the square.

Bosque comes from Old Spanish bosque, which likely comes from Old French bosc (modern bois = “wood/forest”), itself from a Germanic root related to “bush.”

In Spanish culture, chispa means spark but also describes wit, charm, or liveliness, and casually can mean being tipsy. It conveys warmth and playful energy.

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