Ramilletes (en. Bouquets)

/ramiˈʎetes/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A small grouping of flowers or branches.
I bought flower bouquets to decorate the house.
Compré ramilletes de flores para decorar la casa.
A group of similar elements collected together.
The bouquets of aromatic herbs gave a nice aroma to the kitchen.
Los ramilletes de hierbas aromáticas daban un buen aroma a la cocina.
In botany, refers to a set of flowers on a plant.
The bouquets on the plant look beautiful in spring.
Los ramilletes de la planta se ven hermosos en primavera.

Etymology

From the diminutive of 'bouquet', which comes from 'branch'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

flower bouquets
A set of flowers usually used for gifting or decoration.
ramilletes de flores
to make bouquets
To create groupings of flowers.
hacer ramilletes

Related Words

branch
A part of a tree or shrub that extends from the trunk.
rama
flower
Reproductive structure of plants.
flor

Slang Meanings

A set of things that catch attention.
That group of friends is like a bouquet; they are always together.
Ese grupo de amigos es como un ramillete, siempre están juntos.
A small gift or present.
I brought a bouquet of candies to the party.
Le llevé un ramillete de dulces a la fiesta.