The outdoors is a big part of life and language. In English, there are special words for nature, weather, and activities that happen outside. Learning this vocabulary helps you talk about hiking, camping, and more.
Nature
Nature words describe the plants, animals, and landscapes you see outside. These are basics for any outdoor conversation.
| English | English Example | Spanish Example |
|---|---|---|
| tree | The tree is very tall. | El árbol es muy alto. |
| flower | She picked a red flower. | Ella recogió una flor roja. |
| mountain | We climbed a mountain. | Escalamos una montaña. |
| river | The river is cold and fast. | El río es frío y rápido. |
| forest | The forest is full of animals. | El bosque está lleno de animales. |
| grass | The grass is green. | La hierba es verde. |
| sky | The sky is clear today. | El cielo está despejado hoy. |
| cloud | There is a big cloud. | Hay una nube grande. |
| rock | He sat on a big rock. | Él se sentó en una gran roca. |
| lake | We swam in the lake. | Nadamos en el lago. |
Weather
Weather words help you describe conditions outside, whether it’s sunny, rainy, or windy.
| English | English Example | Spanish Example |
|---|---|---|
| sun | The sun is shining. | El sol está brillando. |
| rain | It is going to rain. | Va a llover. |
| wind | The wind is strong today. | El viento es fuerte hoy. |
| snow | It snows in winter. | Nieva en invierno. |
| fog | There is fog in the morning. | Hay niebla por la mañana. |
| storm | A storm is coming. | Se acerca una tormenta. |
| cloud | The sky is full of clouds. | El cielo está lleno de nubes. |
| temperature | The temperature is very high. | La temperatura es muy alta. |
| thunder | We heard thunder at night. | Escuchamos truenos por la noche. |
| lightning | Lightning lit up the sky. | El relámpago iluminó el cielo. |
Activities
These words describe common things people do when they are outside, whether for fun or exercise.
| English | English Example | Spanish Example |
|---|---|---|
| hike | We will hike in the mountains. | Vamos a hacer senderismo en las montañas. |
| camp | They camped by the lake. | Acamparon junto al lago. |
| picnic | We had a picnic in the park. | Hicimos un picnic en el parque. |
| swim | She can swim in the lake. | Ella puede nadar en el lago. |
| fish | We went fishing yesterday. | Fuimos a pescar ayer. |
| bike | He rides his bike every day. | Él monta su bicicleta todos los días. |
| run | I like to run outside. | Me gusta correr afuera. |
| climb | They climb rocks on weekends. | Escalan rocas los fines de semana. |
| explore | Let's explore the forest. | Vamos a explorar el bosque. |
| relax | I relax under the tree. | Me relajo bajo el árbol. |
Gear
Gear words are for the things you bring or use outdoors, like backpacks, tents, and boots.
| English | English Example | Spanish Example |
|---|---|---|
| backpack | She carries a big backpack. | Ella lleva una mochila grande. |
| tent | We set up the tent at night. | Montamos la tienda de campaña por la noche. |
| boots | He wears hiking boots. | Él usa botas de senderismo. |
| map | I have a map of the trail. | Tengo un mapa del sendero. |
| compass | Use the compass to find north. | Usa la brújula para encontrar el norte. |
| flashlight | I need a flashlight for the cave. | Necesito una linterna para la cueva. |
| jacket | Bring a warm jacket. | Lleva una chaqueta abrigada. |
| water bottle | Carry a water bottle. | Lleva una botella de agua. |
| hat | She wears a sun hat. | Ella lleva un sombrero para el sol. |
| sleeping bag | The sleeping bag is warm. | El saco de dormir es cálido. |
Places
Here are common outdoor places where people might go to enjoy nature and activities.
| English | English Example | Spanish Example |
|---|---|---|
| park | We walked in the park. | Caminamos en el parque. |
| beach | The beach is very busy. | La playa está muy ocupada. |
| mountain | The mountain is covered in snow. | La montaña está cubierta de nieve. |
| forest | The forest is quiet. | El bosque está tranquilo. |
| lake | The lake is blue and deep. | El lago es azul y profundo. |
| trail | The trail is long and rocky. | El sendero es largo y rocoso. |
| campground | The campground is near the river. | El camping está cerca del río. |
| waterfall | We visited a beautiful waterfall. | Visitamos una cascada hermosa. |
| meadow | The meadow is full of flowers. | El prado está lleno de flores. |
| campsite | Our campsite has a fire pit. | Nuestro lugar de campamento tiene una fogata. |
The outdoors is full of amazing experiences. With these words, you can better describe what you see, feel, and do outside. Keep exploring!
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- English: tree
- English Example: The tree is very tall.
Last updated: Wed Jun 18, 2025
