humedal
wetland
noun oo-meh-DAHL Rare
Origin: From húmedo (humid, damp) + the suffix -al.
Usage Note
Humedal is the standard ecological term for wetland habitats including marshes, swamps, and bogs. It is masculine: el humedal. Spain's most famous humedal is the Parque Nacional de Doñana. The word gained prominence through conservation legislation and environmental journalism from the 1980s onward.
Examples
"El humedal alberga cientos de aves migratorias."
Natural Translation
The wetland is home to hundreds of migratory birds.
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