Amaranta (en. Amaranth)

/amaˈɾanta/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
A plant from the amaranth family, which has broad leaves and flowers that are generally purple or red.
The amaranth is cultivated for its ornamental properties.
La amaranta se cultiva por sus propiedades ornamentales.
A deep purple color resembling that of the amaranth flowers.
The dress she was wearing was of a beautiful amaranth color.
El vestido que llevaba puesto era de un hermoso color amaranta.
Name given to some varieties of edible plants of the genus Amaranthus.
The amaranth is rich in nutrients and is used as food in various cultures.
La amaranta es rica en nutrientes y se utiliza como alimento en varias culturas.

Etymology

From the Greek 'amarantos', which means 'immortal'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

amaranta as a symbol
It refers to immortality and enduring beauty.
amaranta como símbolo
amaranth flowers
It is used to describe something that is unchanging or endures.
flores de amaranta
amaranth color
Associated with shades similar to purple or deep red.
color amaranta

Related Words

amaranth
Plant of the same genus as the amaranth, also used in food.
amaranto
amaranthaceous
Belongs to the family of amaranth plants.
amarantácea

Slang Meanings

The state of something that never fades.
His love for music is amaranth, it is always present.
Su amor por la música es amaranta, siempre está presente.
Used to describe something that is eternal or immortal.
That story has an amaranth touch, it always comes back to life.
Esa historia tiene un toque amaranta, siempre vuelve a la vida.