Flores (en. Flowers)
/floɾes/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Reproductive structure of plants that develops in most angiosperms.
Spring flowers are especially beautiful.
Las flores de primavera son especialmente hermosas.
Set of colors and shapes that beautify the environment.
We decorated the house with flowers of different colors.
Decoramos la casa con flores de distintos colores.
Part of the plant that gives rise to seed production.
Flowers are essential for the life cycle of plants.
Las flores son esenciales para el ciclo de vida de las plantas.
Etymology
From Latin 'florem', which means 'flower'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to give compliments
To praise someone.
echar flores
to keep secrets
To keep secrets or protect sensitive information.
guardar flores
to live among flowers
To be in a state of happiness or fulfillment.
vivir entre flores
Related Words
flower
Reproductive organ of plants that produces seeds.
flor
to bloom
To develop and produce flowers.
florecer
florist
A person who sells flowers.
florista
Slang Meanings
Refers to things or people that generate admiration.
That girl is a real flower, everyone looks at her.
Esa chica es un verdadero flores, todos la miran.
Expression used to refer to a person who is very sweet or tender.
She is a sweetheart, she is always doing flowery things for everyone.
Es un amor, siempre está haciendo cosas de flores por todos.