Pétalos (en. Petals)

/ˈpetalos/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Each of the pieces that form the corolla of a flower.
The petals of the rose are a deep red color.
Los pétalos de la rosa son de un color rojo intenso.
Ornamental element in floral design.
The fallen petals decorated the ground during the ceremony.
Los pétalos caídos decoraban el suelo durante la ceremonia.
Symbol of beauty or fragility.
She is like a petal, beautiful but delicate.
Ella es como un pétalo, hermosa pero delicada.

Etymology

From Latin 'petalum', meaning part of the flower.

Common Phrases and Expressions

petals in the wind
Expression that indicates the passage of time and the fragility of beauty.
pétalos al viento
like flower petals
It refers to something that is soft or delicate.
como pétalos de flor
fall like petals
Expression that describes something that crumbles or is easily lost.
caer como pétalos

Related Words

flower
Reproductive structure of plants.
flor
corolla
Set of petals in a flower.
corola
stamen
Male organ of the flower that produces pollen.
estambre

Slang Meanings

Ephemeral beauty
She is so beautiful, her beauty is like the petals, ephemeral.
Ella es tan hermosa, su belleza es como los pétalos, efímera.
Delicacy
Don’t take it the wrong way, he has a petal personality, he is very delicate.
No lo tomes a mal, tiene una personalidad de pétalo, es muy delicado.