Flor (en. Flower)

/flor/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Part of plants that are usually colorful and fragrant.

The garden flower is beautiful in spring.

La flor del jardín es hermosa en primavera.

Set of reproductive organs of a plant.

The flowers of fruit trees attract many insects.

Las flores de los árboles frutales atraen a muchos insectos.

Plant that produces flowers.

I bought a flower to decorate the house.

Compré una flor para decorar la casa.

From Latin 'florem', meaning 'flower' or 'to bloom'.

to pick flowers

To do something that stands out or is successful.

sacar flores

to compliment

To praise someone or give compliments.

echar flores

cream of the crop

The best of something.

flor y nata

to bloom

Growth of a plant that produces flowers.

florecer

vase

Container for placing flowers.

florero

floriculture

Cultivation of flowers.

floricultura

An attractive or desirable person.

She is a flower among the girls.

Ella es una flor entre las chicas.

Device to get rid of a problem.

He always looks for a flower to get out of trouble.

Él siempre busca una flor para salir de los líos.