Florecer (en. Flourish)

/floɾeˈθeɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To emerge from a plant or flower from a bud.
Roses begin to bloom in spring.
Las rosas comienzan a florecer en primavera.
To grow and develop in a favorable environment.
The city has flourished thanks to tourism.
La ciudad ha florecido gracias al turismo.
To reach a state of full maturity or development.
She flourished in her new job.
Ella floreció en su nuevo trabajo.

Etymology

From Latin 'florecer', related to 'flos', which means 'flower'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to flourish in your career
To develop successfully in one's profession.
florecer en su carrera
to flourish big
To achieve great success or recognition.
florecer a lo grande
to flourish in friendship
To develop a meaningful friendly relationship.
florecer en amistad

Related Words

flower
Part of the plant that contains the reproductive organs.
flor
forest
A collection of trees and plants in an area.
floresta
flourishing
The act of blooming or the state of being in flower.
florecimiento

Slang Meanings

To be in a good moment or period.
Lately, I am flourishing in my personal projects.
Últimamente, estoy floreciendo en mis proyectos personales.
To feel happy or satisfied.
Since she started dating, she seems to be blossoming.
Desde que empezó a salir, parece que está floreciendo.