Floro (en. Floro)

ˈfloɾo

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
An excessively embellished or empty discourse.
I don’t like that politician's nonsense; he only makes promises without following through.
No me gusta el floro de ese político, solo promete sin cumplir.
Long talks or explanations that don’t contribute much.
The presentation was a long-winded speech without relevant data.
La presentación fue un floro sin datos relevantes.

Etymology

From slang, possibly derived from the term 'florecer', in the sense of embellishing a conversation.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to talk nonsense
To speak excessively or to drag out a conversation.
dar floro
don’t come at me with nonsense
Don’t give me excuses or unfounded stories.
no me vengas con floro
long-winded nonsense
A lengthy and boring speech.
floro largo

Related Words

to bloom
Growth or development of something, used figuratively to embellish a speech.
florecer
wordiness
Excessive use of words, many of which may be unnecessary.
palabrería
babbling
The ability to talk a lot without saying anything important.
charlatanería

Slang Meanings

Deceptive or unnecessary talks.
That guy is all talk; he's always making up stories.
Ese tipo es un floro, siempre inventando historias.
Exaggerations in a conversation.
Don’t believe him; he’s spinning nonsense to everyone.
No le creas, está dándole floro a todo el mundo.