flor

Flor (flor)

Noun · Feminine

  1. flower - the reproductive structure of a plant, typically colorful and fragrant
  2. bloom, blossom - the state of flowering
  3. (figurative) the best or finest part of something; prime, cream
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Mi flor favorita.

My favorite flower.

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La flor del jardín.

The flower in the garden.

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Huele la flor.

Smell the flower.

Origin Icon Word Origin

The Spanish word "flor" comes from Latin "flos," which meant "flower."

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In Spanish-speaking cultures, flowers (flores) hold deep significance in religious celebrations, Day of the Dead altars, romantic gestures, and as symbols of beauty and femininity in literature and daily life.

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In Spanish, "flor" is also used in the phrase "flor de un día" (flower of a day) to describe something that lasts only briefly, similar to the English "flash in the pan."