Outdoors vocabulary in Spanish covering common words for nature, outdoor activities, camping, hiking, and beach, including examples and usage.
Learning Spanish vocabulary about the outdoors helps you describe nature, talk about outdoor activities, and navigate environments beyond the home. This guide covers common words and phrases for forests, mountains, camping, hiking, and the beach.
Nature
These are common Spanish words for natural elements you might see outdoors, from trees and rivers to animals and weather.
Spanish | English | Spanish Example | English Example |
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el árbol / los árboles | tree / trees | Hay muchos árboles en el bosque. | There are many trees in the forest. |
la flor / las flores | flower / flowers | Me gusta el color de esta flor. | I like the color of this flower. |
el río / los ríos | river / rivers | Cruzamos el río en el puente. | We crossed the river on the bridge. |
la montaña / las montañas | mountain / mountains | Subimos una montaña alta. | We climbed a tall mountain. |
el animal / los animales | animal / animals | Vimos muchos animales en el parque. | We saw many animals in the park. |
el insecto / los insectos | insect / insects | Hay muchos insectos en el jardín. | There are many insects in the garden. |
la piedra / las piedras | rock / rocks | Encontré una piedra interesante. | I found an interesting rock. |
el cielo | sky | El cielo está despejado esta noche. | The sky is clear tonight. |
la nube / las nubes | cloud / clouds | Hay muchas nubes hoy. | There are many clouds today. |
la lluvia | rain | Escuchamos el sonido de la lluvia. | We heard the sound of the rain. |
Subimos una ___ alta.
What is the Spanish word for 'mountain'?
montaña
The Spanish word for 'mountain' is 'montaña'.
Cruzamos el ___ en el puente.
What is the Spanish word for 'river'?
río
The Spanish word for 'river' is 'río'.
Outdoor Activities
Here are some Spanish words for common outdoor activities, from walking and swimming to fishing and camping.
Spanish | English | Spanish Example | English Example |
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caminar | to walk | Me gusta caminar por el parque. | I like to walk in the park. |
correr | to run | Corro todas las mañanas. | I run every morning. |
nadar | to swim | Vamos a nadar en el lago. | Let’s swim in the lake. |
pescar | to fish | Mi abuelo sabe pescar muy bien. | My grandfather is very good at fishing. |
acampar | to camp | Este fin de semana vamos a acampar. | This weekend we’re going camping. |
hacer senderismo | to hike | Hicimos senderismo en la montaña. | We hiked in the mountain. |
montar en bici | to ride a bike | Montamos en bici por el bosque. | We ride bikes through the forest. |
hacer picnic | to have a picnic | Hicimos un picnic junto al río. | We had a picnic by the river. |
tomar el sol | to sunbathe | Me gusta tomar el sol en la playa. | I like to sunbathe on the beach. |
observar aves | to birdwatch | Observamos aves en el bosque. | We birdwatched in the forest. |
Camping
These Spanish words are useful for talking about camping gear, setting up a tent, and being prepared in the wild.
Spanish | English | Spanish Example | English Example |
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la tienda de campaña | tent | Montamos la tienda de campaña cerca del río. | We set up the tent near the river. |
el saco de dormir | sleeping bag | Dormí en mi saco de dormir toda la noche. | I slept in my sleeping bag all night. |
la linterna | flashlight | Usamos una linterna para ver en la oscuridad. | We used a flashlight to see in the dark. |
la mochila | backpack | Llevo agua y comida en mi mochila. | I carry water and food in my backpack. |
el fuego / la fogata | fire / campfire | Hicimos una fogata para cocinar. | We made a campfire to cook. |
el mapa | map | Consultamos el mapa antes de salir. | We checked the map before leaving. |
la brújula | compass | La brújula nos ayudó a no perdernos. | The compass helped us not get lost. |
la cuerda | rope | Usamos cuerda para asegurar la tienda. | We used rope to secure the tent. |
el botiquín de primeros auxilios | first aid kit | Siempre llevo un botiquín de primeros auxilios. | I always carry a first aid kit. |
los fósforos / el encendedor | matches / lighter | Encendimos el fuego con fósforos. | We lit the fire with matches. |
Hiking
These are Spanish words for hiking, including gear, trail features, and advice for staying safe.
Spanish | English | Spanish Example | English Example |
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el sendero | trail | Seguimos el sendero hasta la cima. | We followed the trail to the summit. |
la mochila | backpack | Mi mochila es muy ligera. | My backpack is very light. |
las botas de senderismo | hiking boots | Siempre llevo botas de senderismo cómodas. | I always wear comfortable hiking boots. |
el bastón de senderismo | hiking pole | Uso un bastón de senderismo para equilibrarme. | I use a hiking pole to balance myself. |
la cima | summit | Llegamos a la cima justo al atardecer. | We reached the summit just at sunset. |
el desvío | detour | Tomamos un desvío en el camino. | We took a detour on the path. |
el paisaje | landscape | El paisaje desde aquí es espectacular. | The landscape from here is spectacular. |
la estación de montaña | mountain hut | Descansamos en una estación de montaña. | We rested in a mountain hut. |
el agua | water | Siempre llevo suficiente agua. | I always carry enough water. |
la protección solar | sunscreen | No olvides la protección solar en las alturas. | Don’t forget sunscreen at high altitudes. |
Beach
These are common Spanish words for the beach, including sand, sea, and beach activities.
Spanish | English | Spanish Example | English Example |
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la playa | beach | Pasamos todo el día en la playa. | We spent the whole day at the beach. |
la arena | sand | Me gusta sentir la arena entre los dedos. | I like to feel the sand between my toes. |
el mar | sea | El mar está muy tranquilo hoy. | The sea is very calm today. |
la ola / las olas | wave / waves | Salté sobre las olas. | I jumped over the waves. |
la sombrilla | beach umbrella | Compramos una sombrilla para protegernos del sol. | We bought a beach umbrella to protect ourselves from the sun. |
la toalla | towel | Extendí la toalla en la arena. | I spread the towel on the sand. |
el bañador / el traje de baño | swimsuit | Llevo un bañador azul. | I’m wearing a blue swimsuit. |
las gafas de sol | sunglasses | Mis gafas de sol son negras. | My sunglasses are black. |
el castillo de arena | sandcastle | Los niños construyeron un castillo de arena. | The children built a sandcastle. |
el flotador | float / inflatable | Usé un flotador en el agua. | I used a float in the water. |
This growing list of Spanish outdoor vocabulary will help you confidently describe the world around you, whether you’re exploring a forest, hiking a mountain, camping under the stars, or relaxing on the beach.
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- English 🌳: tree / trees
- English Example: There are many trees in the forest.
Last updated: Thu Jun 12, 2025