Rosales (en. Rose bushes)

/roˈsales/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Botanical family that includes genera such as rose, raspberry, and strawberry.
The rose bushes bloom beautifully in spring.
Los rosales florecen hermosamente en primavera.
Plant from the Rosaceae family that produces flowers, usually fragrant and in various colors.
The garden rose bush has red roses.
El rosal del jardín tiene rosas rojas.
Set of plants from the rosales family cultivated in a specific area.
We visited a beautiful rose garden in the park.
Visitamos un hermoso rosal en el parque.

Etymology

From the Latin 'rosa', which means rose, with the suffix '-ales' indicating belonging.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to take the rose bush by the thorns
To assume the risks or consequences of a decision.
tomar el rosal por las espinas
to be in the pink
To be in a favorable or positive situation.
estar en rosa

Related Words

rosal
A plant that produces roses.
rosal
rosado
A color similar to that of roses.
rosado
rosaleda
A place where rose bushes are cultivated.
rosaleda

Slang Meanings

People who are romantic or passionate
She is so rose bush-like, she always talks about love.
Ella es tan rosal, siempre habla de amor.
An elegant setting or decorated with flowers
This place is a true rose garden for a date.
Este lugar es un verdadero rosal para una cita.