Orquídea (en. Orchid)

/orˈkiðea/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Ornamental plant of the family Orchidaceae.

In the garden, there is a beautiful violet orchid.

En el jardín hay una hermosa orquídea de color violeta.

Flower that is considered a symbol of beauty and perfection.

He gave an orchid to his mother for her birthday.

Regaló una orquídea a su madre por su cumpleaños.

Group of plants characterized by the complexity of their floral structure.

Orchids are known for their diversity in shapes and colors.

Las orquídeas son conocidas por su diversidad en formas y colores.

The word 'orchid' comes from the Greek 'orkhis', meaning testicle, due to the shape of its tubers.

sea orchid

It refers to a type of orchid found in aquatic environments.

orquídea marina

orchid garden

A space specially designed for the cultivation of orchids.

jardín de orquídeas

flower

Reproductive structure of plants.

flor

plant

Living organism that performs photosynthesis.

planta

Orchid as a symbol of love and admiration.

I told her she is my orchid because she always brightens my day.

Le dije que es mi orquídea porque siempre ilumina mi día.

Metaphorical use to describe something rare or cherished.

That car is a true orchid, very hard to find.

Ese coche es una verdadera orquídea, muy difícil de encontrar.