Florecillas (en. Flowers)
/flo.re.θiʎas/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Plants with small, delicate flowers.
The garden was full of florecillas of different colors.
El jardín estaba lleno de florecillas de diferentes colores.
A term of endearment or poetic reference to small flowers.
We harvested wild florecillas in the field.
Cosechamos florecillas silvestres en el campo.
It can be used metaphorically to refer to beloved or young people.
The florecillas of the family are the children who bring joy to the home.
Las florecillas de la familia son los niños que alegran el hogar.
Etymology
Derived from 'flor', with the diminutive suffix '-cilla'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
wildflowers
Refers to wildflowers that grow naturally.
florecillas del campo
flowers in the heart
It refers to tender or affectionate feelings.
florecillas en el corazón
Related Words
flower
Reproductive organ of plants that is usually colorful.
flor
to bloom
To develop or produce flowers.
florecer
blooming
The process of producing flowers.
florecimiento
Slang Meanings
An affectionate term to refer to children or young people.
Our little ones are our florecillas, always full of joy.
Nuestros peques son nuestras florecillas, siempre llenos de alegría.
Used to describe something that is pretty or charming.
That jacket is a florecilla, it looks very lovely.
Esa chaqueta es una florecilla, se ve muy linda.