bosco
/ˈbɔs.ko/
The English word 'woodland' is translated into Italian as bosco.
The term bosco refers to land covered with woody vegetation. You can also use the adjective boschivo to describe something as being part of or characteristic of a woodland.
Meaning: land covered with woody vegetation (noun)
Which one should you use?
While bosco is the common way to say woodland or woods, it is typically used for smaller areas of trees.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form is bosco, and the plural form is boschi.
How do you pronounce it?
bosco is pronounced /ˈbɔs.ko/. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.
Did you know?
- Despite being a common Italian word, bosco actually has Germanic roots, originating from the Frankish word for a bush or thicket.
- In modern urban design, the phrase bosco verticale is used to describe 'vertical forests', which are skyscrapers covered in living vegetation.
- While bosco is the standard word for woods, Italian poets often use selva to evoke a wilder, denser and more menacing woodland.
Examples in context
- Il bosco del Parco Nazionale d'Abruzzo è ricco di flora e fauna.The woodland of the Abruzzo National Park is rich in flora and fauna.
- Andiamo a fare una passeggiata nel boschetto vicino alla mia casa.Let's go for a walk in the woodland near my house.
- Questo sentiero attraversa la selva e ci condurrà verso una splendida vista panoramica.This trail crosses the woodland and will take us to a stunning panoramic view.
- Sono stato fortunato ad avvistare un cinghiale mentre ero nella macchia.I was lucky to spot a wild boar while in the woodland.
- Amo passeggiare nei boschi.I love walking in woodlands.
- La tranquillità del bosco mi rigenera.The tranquility of the woodland rejuvenates me.
- Le storie dei folletti nel bosco sono affascinanti.The stories of the fairies in the woodland are fascinating.
- I boschi incantati sembrano usciti dalle favole.Enchanted woodlands seem to come straight from fairytales.
- Il bosco è molto profondo.The woodland is very deep.
- Camminiamo attraverso il bosco.We are walking through the woodland.
- C'è un piccolo bosco dietro la casa.There is a small woodland behind the house.
Example conversation
Matteo and Martina are planning a weekend trip.
- MatteoAndiamo a fare un giro nel bosco?Shall we go for a walk in the woodland?
- MartinaSì, è un'ottima idea, Martina!Yes, that's a great idea, Martina!
- MatteoConosci un bosco vicino qui?Do you know a woodland near here?
- MartinaSì, ce n'è uno perfetto a dieci minuti.Yes, there is a perfect one ten minutes away.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry bosco, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bosco, CC BY-SA 4.0.
