How to Say "orchid" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “orchid” is “orquídea” — A2 level.
Examples
Mi tía me regaló una orquídea muy bonita por mi cumpleaños.
My aunt gave me a very beautiful orchid for my birthday.
Las orquídeas son plantas que necesitan cuidados especiales y mucha humedad.
Orchids 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.
In the Colombian jungle, you can find thousands of species of wild orchids.
Always Feminine
Even though it refers to a plant, 'orquídea' is always feminine. You should always use 'la' or 'una' with it, regardless of the flower's color.
The Stress is on the 'í'
The word has a written accent mark (tilde) on the 'i'. This tells you to emphasize that syllable when speaking: or-KEE-deh-ah.
Forgetting the Accent
Mistake: “orquidea”
Correction: orquídea. Always include the accent mark on the 'i' to keep the correct pronunciation and spelling.
Using the wrong gender
Mistake: “el orquídea”
Correction: la orquídea. Words ending in -a in Spanish are almost always feminine.
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