flores
/FLO-res/
flowers
The plural noun meaning 'flowers,' often used for beauty or decoration.
flores(noun)
flowers
?plants used for beauty or decoration
blossoms
?as in the flowers on a tree
📝 In Action
Le compré unas flores muy bonitas para su cumpleaños.
A1I bought her some very pretty flowers for her birthday.
El jardín está lleno de flores de todos los colores.
A2The garden is full of flowers of all colors.
Las flores cortadas necesitan agua fresca cada día.
B1Cut flowers need fresh water every day.
💡 Grammar Points
A Note on Gender
Even though 'flores' ends in -es, the singular word 'flor' is feminine, so we always use feminine words (like 'las' or 'bonitas') with it.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using the Wrong Article
Mistake: "El flores (Incorrect)"
Correction: Las flores (Correct). Always remember to use 'las' or 'unas' because it's a feminine word.
⭐ Usage Tips
Giving Flowers
When giving flowers as a gift, use 'regalar' (to gift) or 'comprar' (to buy): 'Voy a regalarle flores.' (I am going to gift her flowers.)
The verb form meaning 'that you may bloom' (present subjunctive, second person singular).
flores(verb)
that you may bloom
?present subjunctive, second person singular (tú)
that you flower
?a wish or indirect command related to blooming
📝 In Action
Espero que tú flores con alegría en esta primavera.
C1I hope that you (singular, informal) bloom with joy this spring. (Highly formal/poetic)
💡 Grammar Points
The Subjunctive Use
When 'flores' is used as a verb, it is always in the special form (subjunctive) used after expressions of desire, doubt, or necessity, like 'Es importante que...' or 'Espero que...'
⭐ Usage Tips
Focus on the Noun
As a beginner, you will almost always use 'flores' as the noun (flowers). The verb form is usually reserved for formal literature.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: flores
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'flores' as a noun?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'flores' masculine or feminine?
'Flores' is feminine. Even though it ends in 's', its singular form, 'flor,' is a feminine word. Always use 'las flores' (the flowers).
What is the difference between 'flor' and 'flores'?
'Flor' is the singular, meaning one flower. 'Flores' is the plural, meaning two or more flowers.