Nature in Quechua could be said Pacha, hence the expression Pacha mama (mother earth) is used as a reference to the Inka divinity that represented the earth. Here are some terms related to nature:
- Kay pacha: This world, where living beings live, the tangible.
- K’anchay: Light
- Mayu: River
- Inti: Sun
- Killa: Moon
- Sach’a: Tree
- Uywa: Animal
- Qora: Herb, plants, herbage
- Wayra: Wind
- Phuyu: Cloud
- Orqo: Hill, mountain
- Qocha: Lake
- Rit’i: Snow, ice
- Para: Rain
- Unu: Water
- Ruphay: Hot, very hot (referring to the weather)
- Q’oñi: Warm
- Chiri: Cold