These are the key categories for studying outdoors vocabulary in Spanish. Each category includes a list of common words in both Spanish and English.
Hiking
Hiking vocabulary helps you talk about walking in nature, trails, and gear.
| Español | English |
|---|---|
| senderismo | hiking |
| caminata | hike, walk |
| mochila | backpack |
| botas de montaña | hiking boots |
| bastón de senderismo | hiking pole |
| brújula | compass |
| mapa | map |
| agua | water |
| refugio | shelter |
| ruta | route |
Camping
Camping vocabulary covers setting up tents, making a fire, and staying outdoors overnight.
| Español | English |
|---|---|
| camping | camping |
| tienda de campaña | tent |
| saco de dormir | sleeping bag |
| linterna | flashlight |
| fogata | campfire |
| gasolina | fuel |
| cocina portátil | portable stove |
| nevera | cooler |
| mochilero | backpacker |
| repelente de insectos | insect repellent |
Outdoor Activities
These words help you talk about various activities you can do outdoors.
| Español | English |
|---|---|
| picnic | picnic |
| escalada | climbing |
| ciclismo | cycling |
| pesca | fishing |
| natación | swimming |
| surf | surfing |
| kayak | kayaking |
| correr | running |
| volar cometa | to fly a kite |
| observación de aves | bird watching |
We went escalada in the mountains yesterday.
Fuimos a escalar en las montañas ayer.
Escalada means climbing, an outdoor activity involving scaling natural or artificial rock walls.
Nature
Nature vocabulary lets you describe the environment around you while you’re outside.
| Español | English |
|---|---|
| bosque | forest |
| montaña | mountain |
| río | river |
| lago | lake |
| playa | beach |
| cielo | sky |
| sol | sun |
| árbol | tree |
| flor | flower |
| piedra | rock |
The río flows gently through the valley.
El río fluye suavemente por el valle.
Río means river, a natural watercourse flowing toward a sea, lake, or another river.
Weather
Weather words help you describe the conditions you might encounter outdoors.
| Español | English |
|---|---|
| sol | sun |
| lluvia | rain |
| viento | wind |
| nieve | snow |
| tormenta | storm |
| nublado | cloudy |
| calor | heat |
| frío | cold |
| humedad | humidity |
| pronóstico | forecast |
With these categories and vocabulary lists, you can confidently talk about the outdoors in Spanish, whether you’re hiking, camping, or just enjoying nature.
Flashcards (1 of 50)
- Español: senderismo
- English: hiking
Last updated: Wed Jun 18, 2025
