Clavel (en. Carnation)

/klaˈβel/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Ornamental plant of the Caryophyllaceae family, widely used in gardening.

Carnations are popular in wedding decorations.

Los claveles son populares en la decoración de bodas.

Flower of this plant, appreciated for its beauty and fragrance.

I gave a bouquet of carnations to my mother for her birthday.

Regalé un ramo de claveles a mi madre por su cumpleaños.

Symbol of love and admiration in certain cultures.

The red carnation is used to express love.

El clavel rojo se utiliza para expresar amor.

From Latin 'carnĭvalis', which refers to meat because of the color of the flowers.

to give carnations

To express love or admiration for someone.

dar claveles

carnations in the lapel

To wear a carnation as an accessory in the lapel of a jacket.

claveles en el ojal

white carnation

It symbolizes purity in some traditions.

clavel blanco

flower

Plant that produces flowers.

flor

gardening

Art or technique of cultivating plants.

jardinería

bouquet

Bouquet of flowers.

bouquet

In some contexts, it refers to a person who is very beautiful.

That girl is a carnation, she always attracts attention.

Esa chica es un clavel, siempre llama la atención.

Used in the fashion realm to describe something eye-catching.

That outfit is a carnation, everyone notices it!

Esa ropa es un clavel, ¡todos la notan!