How to Say "flower" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “flower” is “flor” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
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NounA1
botanical term
Examples
Mi abuela cultiva rosas y otras flores en su jardín.
My grandmother grows roses and other flowers in her garden.
¡Qué bonita flor! ¿De qué tipo es?
What a beautiful flower! What type is it?
Las flores del almendro anuncian la primavera.
The almond tree blossoms announce spring.
Gender Alert
Even though 'flor' ends in 'r', it is a feminine noun. Always use the feminine article: 'la flor' or 'una flor'.
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').
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