Italian · Nature & Environment
foresta
forest
Beginnernoun · f
Definition
A large area covered with trees and other plants.
Example
La foresta amazzonica è la più grande del mondo.
The Amazon forest is the largest in the world.
Etymology
The term 'foresta' derives from the Latin 'foresta', meaning a place outside, primarily used to describe wooded areas. It has maintained its meaning across centuries.
How & Where It’s Used
'Foresta' is used in both formal and informal contexts, particularly in environmental discussions, and recognized in both spoken and written Italian.