Floresta is the Portuguese word for "forest," a term used to describe a large and dense collection of trees, plants, and wildlife. Synonyms for the word "floresta" include "selva," which is a dense tropical forest, "bosque," which means a small forest or grove, "arvoredo," which refers to a place filled with trees, and "matagal," which represents a thick and tangled brushwood. Other synonyms for "floresta" may include "refúgio natural," which means a natural refuge, and "reserva ecológica," which refers to an ecological reserve. These synonyms all represent different aspects of the forest, whether it be size, density, or ecological importance.