orquídea
“orquídea” means “orchid” in Spanish (the flowering plant).
orchid
Also: light purple
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Mi tía me regaló una orquídea muy bonita por mi cumpleaños.
A1My aunt gave me a very beautiful orchid for my birthday.
Las orquídeas son plantas que necesitan cuidados especiales y mucha humedad.
B1Orchids are plants that need special care and a lot of humidity.
En la selva de Colombia se pueden encontrar miles de especies de orquídeas silvestres.
B2In the Colombian jungle, you can find thousands of species of wild orchids.
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From the Greek word 'orchis', which means 'testicle'. This name was given because the roots of some orchid species look like small pairs of tubers.
First recorded: 16th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'orquídea' used as a person's name?
Yes, although it is not very common, 'Orquídea' can be used as a girl's name in some Spanish-speaking cultures.
Does 'orquídea' change if it's a different color?
No, the word 'orquídea' stays the same. You just add the color after: 'orquídea blanca', 'orquídea morada', etc.
Why does it have an accent mark?
The accent mark is there because the word is 'esdrújula' (stressed on the third-to-last syllable). In Spanish, these words always need a written accent mark.