Rosa (en. Rose)

/ˈrosa/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Plant of the genus Rosa, which produces flowers usually pink, red, white, or yellow.
The garden is full of roses of different colors.
El jardín está lleno de rosas de diferentes colores.
A color between red and white, similar to that of some varieties of the rose flower.
She wore a pink dress for the party.
Ella llevaba un vestido rosa para la fiesta.
A symbol of love and friendship, often used on special occasions.
He gave her a rose on their anniversary.
Le regaló una rosa en su aniversario.

Etymology

From Latin 'rosa', which refers to the flower.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to give a rose
To give a symbol of love or friendship.
dar una rosa
to see life through rose-colored glasses
To have an optimistic view of life.
ver la vida de color rosa
to make a rose
To create a flower in origami.
hacer una rosa

Related Words

rose bush
Plant that produces roses.
rosal
pink
Color that is similar to that of the rose flower.
rosado
little rose
Affectionate diminutive of rose.
rosita

Slang Meanings

It refers to something that is very beautiful or attractive.
That girl is a rose, she always draws attention.
Esa chica es una rosa, siempre llama la atención.
It can be used to describe something that is trivial or superficial.
His proposal is just a rose, there is no substance.
Su propuesta es solo una rosa, no hay sustancia.