Jacinto (en. Hyacinth)

/xaˈsinto/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Plant of the genus Hyacinthus that produces flowers in clusters.
The hyacinth bloomed in the garden, filling it with color and fragrance.
El jacinto floreció en el jardín, llenándolo de color y fragancia.
Name of an intense blue color, similar to that of hyacinth flowers.
She chose a hyacinth dress for the party.
Ella eligió un vestido jacinto para la fiesta.

Etymology

From Latin 'Hyacinthus', which derives from Greek mythology.

Common Phrases and Expressions

hyacinth flowers
Reference to the beauty and fragrance of the plant.
flores de jacinto
hyacinth color
Description of a specific color, intense blue.
color jacinto

Related Words

bulb
Vegetative organ that stores nutrients and allows the plant to grow.
bulbo
flower
Reproductive part of the plant that is generally colorful and fragrant.
flor

Slang Meanings

It is used to refer to someone who is very beautiful or attractive.
That girl is a real hyacinth.
Esa chica es un verdadero jacinto.