Mariflor (en. Mariflor)

/maɾiˈfloɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

A person who exhibits behavior or attitudes considered feminine in their way of acting.

The mariflor was known for his unique style and way of speaking.

El mariflor era conocido por su estilo único y su forma de hablar.

It is used in a sarcastic or humorous context to refer to behaviors that do not conform to masculine stereotypes.

Whenever he goes to the party, he becomes the mariflor of the night.

Siempre que va a la fiesta, se convierte en el mariflor de la noche.

The word mariflor comes from the combination of 'mari,' which alludes to 'marica,' and 'flor,' which suggests softness or delicacy.

to act like a mariflor

To behave in an effeminate manner or to act in a way that is considered not very masculine.

hacer de mariflor

flower among thorns

It refers to someone who stands out among a group of people who are very different in characteristics or personality.

flor entre espinas

marica

A term used to refer to a homosexual man in a derogatory or colloquial context.

marica

effeminate

It refers to a man who has or adopts characteristics considered typical of women.

afeminado

It refers to someone who takes great care with their appearance, especially if they are perceived to have feminine traits.

That guy is a mariflor; he always looks so well-groomed.

Ese chico es un mariflor, siempre se ve tan arreglado.

Used mockingly to describe someone who acts in an exaggeratedly delicate or sensitive manner.

I can't stand his complaints anymore; he acts like a mariflor.

Ya no aguanto sus quejas, parece un mariflor.