How to Pronounce "silva"
word
ˈsɛɫvə/, /ˈsɪɫvə
SIL-vuh
sˈɪlvɐ
SIL-vuh
Definition
A 'silva' is a literary term for a forest or dense woodland, often used in poetry and older texts to evoke a wild or natural place. Sometimes, 'silva' can refer more specifically to a genre of Spanish poetry.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsɛɫvə/, /ˈsɪɫvə
British English
sˈɪlvɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SIL-vuh
UK
SIL-vuh
Listen in Context
A thick silva stretched across the valley in the story.
The poem described animals living in a silva.
Writers often use silva to create a sense of mystery.
The ancient poet wandered deep into the silva, searching for inspiration.