Margaritas (en. Daisies)

/maɾɡaˈɾitas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Ornamental plant that produces disc-shaped flowers.
Daisies grow in gardens during spring.
Las margaritas crecen en los jardines durante la primavera.
Flower of the daisy plant.
I gave a bouquet of daisies to my mother.
Le regalé un ramo de margaritas a mi madre.

Etymology

From Latin 'margarita', which means 'pearl'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to make daisies
To build something with small parts or details.
hacer margaritas
daisies for the pigs
To do something valuable for someone who does not appreciate it.
margaritas para los cerdos

Related Words

daisy
Name of a flower that belongs to the genus Bellis.
margarita
flower
Reproductive part of plants that contains the sexual organs.
flor

Slang Meanings

Alcoholic drink made with tequila, lime, and orange liqueur.
Let's have some margaritas on the beach.
Vamos a tomar unas margaritas en la playa.
Euphemism for referring to a person who is cheerful or festive.
She's always cheerful, ready for the party.
Ella siempre está de margarita, lista para la fiesta.