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flor

flor/floɾ/

“flor” means “flower” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

flower

Also: blossom, bloom
NounfA1
A vibrant red tulip with a green stem and leaves standing alone against a plain white background.

📝 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

prime

Also: peak, cream
NounfB1
A large, perfectly bloomed golden sunflower, facing brightly upwards, towering over several small, green, closed flower buds.

📝 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

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "flor" in Spanish:

bloom→blossom→cream→flower→peak→prime→

✏️ 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
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

Comes directly from the Latin word 'flos' (stem 'floris'), meaning 'flower' or 'blossom.' It has been used in Spanish since the earliest days of the language.

First recorded: 10th century

Cognates (Related words)

Italian: fioreFrench: fleurPortuguese: flor

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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).