These Spanish nature words will help you talk about the plants, animals, weather, and natural features you encounter in the world. Each section focuses on a different part of nature, with examples to get you started.
Plants
Plants are an important part of nature vocabulary, describing everything from trees and flowers to fruits and herbs.
Spanish Plants
| Spanish Singular | Spanish Plural | English Singular | English Plural | Spanish Example | English Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| árbol | árboles | tree | trees | El árbol es muy alto. | The tree is very tall. |
| flor | flores | flower | flowers | Me gustan las flores rojas. | I like red flowers. |
| hoja | hojas | leaf | leaves | La hoja cayó al suelo. | The leaf fell to the ground. |
| hierba | hierbas | herb/grass | herbs/grasses | La hierba está verde. | The grass is green. |
| fruto | frutos | fruit | fruits | El fruto es dulce. | The fruit is sweet. |
| planta | plantas | plant | plants | Tengo una planta en casa. | I have a plant at home. |
| raíz | raíces | root | roots | La raíz crece en la tierra. | The root grows in the soil. |
| semilla | semillas | seed | seeds | Planté una semilla ayer. | I planted a seed yesterday. |
| cactus | cactus | cactus | cacti | El cactus no necesita agua. | The cactus doesn’t need water. |
| arbusto | arbustos | bush/shrub | bushes/shrubs | El arbusto tiene flores. | The bush has flowers. |
Animals
Animal words help you talk about wildlife and pets, from common to wild creatures.
Spanish Animals
| Spanish Singular | Spanish Plural | English Singular | English Plural | Spanish Example | English Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| animal | animales | animal | animals | El animal vive en el bosque. | The animal lives in the forest. |
| perro | perros | dog | dogs | Mi perro es pequeño. | My dog is small. |
| gato | gatos | cat | cats | El gato duerme mucho. | The cat sleeps a lot. |
| pájaro | pájaros | bird | birds | El pájaro canta en la mañana. | The bird sings in the morning. |
| pez | peces | fish | fish (plural) | El pez nada en el agua. | The fish swims in the water. |
| mariposa | mariposas | butterfly | butterflies | La mariposa es de colores. | The butterfly is colorful. |
| hormiga | hormigas | ant | ants | La hormiga es muy trabajadora. | The ant is very hardworking. |
| oso | osos | bear | bears | El oso vive en la montaña. | The bear lives in the mountain. |
| conejo | conejos | rabbit | rabbits | El conejo come zanahorias. | The rabbit eats carrots. |
| lobo | lobos | wolf | wolves | El lobo aúlla por la noche. | The wolf howls at night. |
Weather
Weather words let you describe the sky and climate, from sunny days to storms.
Spanish Weather
| Spanish Singular | Spanish Plural | English Singular | English Plural | Spanish Example | English Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| sol | soles | sun | suns | El sol brilla en el cielo. | The sun shines in the sky. |
| lluvia | lluvias | rain | rains | La lluvia moja la calle. | The rain wets the street. |
| nube | nubes | cloud | clouds | La nube es blanca. | The cloud is white. |
| viento | vientos | wind | winds | El viento es muy fuerte. | The wind is very strong. |
| tormenta | tormentas | storm | storms | Hay una tormenta esta noche. | There’s a storm tonight. |
| nieve | (no plural) | snow | - | La nieve cubre las montañas. | The snow covers the mountains. |
| rayo | rayos | lightning/bolt | bolts | El rayo iluminó el cielo. | The lightning lit up the sky. |
| granizo | (no plural) | hail | - | El granizo dañó los cultivos. | The hail damaged the crops. |
| arcoíris | arcoíris | rainbow | rainbows | Vimos un arcoíris después de la lluvia. | We saw a rainbow after the rain. |
| temperatura | temperaturas | temperature | temperatures | La temperatura es alta hoy. | The temperature is high today. |
Natural Features
These words describe mountains, rivers, forests, and other parts of the landscape.
Spanish Natural Features
| Spanish Singular | Spanish Plural | English Singular | English Plural | Spanish Example | English Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| montaña | montañas | mountain | mountains | Subimos la montaña ayer. | We climbed the mountain yesterday. |
| río | ríos | river | rivers | El río es muy largo. | The river is very long. |
| bosque | bosques | forest | forests | El bosque está lleno de vida. | The forest is full of life. |
| playa | playas | beach | beaches | Vamos a la playa mañana. | We’re going to the beach tomorrow. |
| valle | valles | valley | valleys | El valle tiene muchas flores. | The valley has many flowers. |
| desierto | desiertos | desert | deserts | El desierto es muy seco. | The desert is very dry. |
| lago | lagos | lake | lakes | El lago está tranquilo. | The lake is calm. |
| cueva | cuevas | cave | caves | Descubrimos una cueva oculta. | We discovered a hidden cave. |
| volcán | volcanes | volcano | volcanoes | El volcán está activo. | The volcano is active. |
| pradera | praderas | prairie/grassland | prairies/grasslands | La pradera es amplia y verde. | The grassland is wide and green. |
We climbed the mountain yesterday.
Subimos la montaña ayer.
'Montaña' means mountain. The sentence is 'Subimos la montaña ayer.'
Environmental Concepts
These are important words for talking about nature, ecology, and conservation.
Spanish Environmental Concepts
| Spanish Singular | Spanish Plural | English Singular | English Plural | Spanish Example | English Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| naturaleza | (no plural) | nature | - | La naturaleza es hermosa. | Nature is beautiful. |
| medio ambiente | (no plural) | environment | - | Debemos cuidar el medio ambiente. | We must take care of the environment. |
| conservación | (no plural) | conservation | - | La conservación es fundamental. | Conservation is fundamental. |
| biodiversidad | (no plural) | biodiversity | - | La biodiversidad protege los ecosistemas. | Biodiversity protects ecosystems. |
| recurso natural | recursos naturales | natural resource | natural resources | El agua es un recurso natural vital. | Water is a vital natural resource. |
| contaminación | (no plural) | pollution | - | La contaminación afecta la salud. | Pollution affects health. |
| reciclaje | (no plural) | recycling | - | El reciclaje ayuda a reducir residuos. | Recycling helps reduce waste. |
| ecosistema | ecosistemas | ecosystem | ecosystems | El ecosistema del bosque es complejo. | The forest ecosystem is complex. |
| energía renovable | energías renovables | renewable energy | renewable energies | La energía renovable es el futuro. | Renewable energy is the future. |
| cambio climático | (no plural) | climate change | - | El cambio climático es un desafío global. | Climate change is a global challenge. |
Recycling helps reduce waste.
El reciclaje ayuda a reducir residuos.
'Reciclaje' means recycling. The sentence is 'El reciclaje ayuda a reducir residuos.'
Summary
Nature words in Spanish span plants, animals, weather, natural features, and environmental concepts. Learning these categories will help you describe and appreciate the world around you.
Flashcards (1 of 50)
- English Singular: tree
- English Plural: trees
- English Example: The tree is very tall.
Last updated: Wed Jun 18, 2025
