Florida (en. Florida)

/floˈɾiða/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
It refers to a place full of flowers.
The garden is very flowery in spring.
El jardín es muy florida en primavera.
That has a florid style, meaning adorned or elaborate.
His writing is florid and poetic.
Su escritura es florida y poética.
Related to the abundance of flowers.
The region is known for its flowery climate.
La región es conocida por su clima florida.

Etymology

It comes from the Latin 'floridus', which means 'flowery' or 'abundant in flowers'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

florid life
A lifestyle full of pleasure and luxury.
vida florida
to speak floridly
To use very elaborately adorned language.
hablar en florido
a flowery garden
A garden in which there are many flowers.
un jardín florida

Related Words

to bloom
To give flowers; to grow and develop.
florecer
flower
The part of the plant that is beautiful and colorful.
flor
flowering
The process of producing flowers.
floración

Slang Meanings

To be in a good moment, to enjoy life.
After getting the job, he is in a flowery stage.
Después de conseguir el trabajo, está en una etapa florida.
Something that is excessively adorned or pretentious.
That party was very florid, with so many unnecessary details.
Esa fiesta fue muy florida, con tantos detalles innecesarios.