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flor

/flor/

flower

A vibrant red tulip with a green stem and leaves standing alone against a plain white background.

The primary meaning of flor is 'flower', referring to the botanical structure.

flor(Noun)

fA1

flower

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botanical term

Also:

blossom

?

the state of blooming

,

bloom

?

the process or result of flowering

📝 In Action

Mi abuela cultiva rosas y otras flores en su jardín.

A1

My grandmother grows roses and other flowers in her garden.

¡Qué bonita flor! ¿De qué tipo es?

A1

What a beautiful flower! What type is it?

Las flores del almendro anuncian la primavera.

A2

The almond tree blossoms announce spring.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • capullo (bud)
  • rosa (rose)

Common Collocations

  • ramo de flores – bouquet of flowers
  • pétalo de flor – flower petal
  • sembrar flores – to plant flowers

💡 Grammar Points

Gender Alert

Even though 'flor' ends in 'r', it is a feminine noun. Always use the feminine article: 'la flor' or 'una flor'.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Using the Wrong Article

Mistake: "El flor es rojo."

Correction: La flor es roja. Remember 'flor' is feminine, so adjectives describing it must also be feminine ('roja').

⭐ Usage Tips

Plural Use

When buying flowers, you usually use the plural: 'Compré unas flores' (I bought some flowers).

A large, perfectly bloomed golden sunflower, facing brightly upwards, towering over several small, green, closed flower buds.

Flor can also mean 'prime', signifying the best stage or period of something, like a flower in full bloom.

flor(Noun)

fB1

prime

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the best stage or period

Also:

peak

?

highest point of development

,

cream

?

the best part or selection

📝 In Action

Estaba en la flor de su juventud cuando se hizo famoso.

B1

He was in the prime of his youth when he became famous.

Esa novela representa la flor de la literatura de esa época.

C1

That novel represents the cream of the literature of that era.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • apogeo (apex, height)
  • auge (boom, height)

Idioms & Expressions

  • estar en la flor de la vida – to be in the prime of life
  • sacar la flor y nata – to select the best of the best

💡 Grammar Points

Fixed Phrase

This meaning is almost always found in the phrase 'la flor de...' (the prime of...), linking the concept to a time period or a group.

⭐ Usage Tips

Poetic Usage

Using 'flor' this way adds a poetic or formal touch, emphasizing beauty and transience, much like a flower's short life.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: flor

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence uses 'flor' to mean 'the best part' or 'prime'?

📚 More Resources

Word Family

florecer(to bloom, to flourish) - verb
florido(flowery, ornate) - adjective
florista(florist) - noun

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'flor' masculine or feminine?

'Flor' is a feminine noun. Even though it ends in 'r,' which often suggests a masculine word, you must use 'la flor' or 'una flor.'

How do I say 'to be in full bloom'?

You can use the verb 'florecer' (to bloom, to flourish). For example, 'Las rosas están floreciendo' (The roses are blooming).