How to Say "rose" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “rose” is “rosa” — use 'rosa' when referring to the fragrant flower, often given as a gift or found in gardens..
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rosa
ROH-sah/ˈro.sa/
nounA1general
Use 'rosa' when referring to the fragrant flower, often given as a gift or found in gardens.
Examples
Me regaló una rosa roja por mi cumpleaños.
He gave me a red rose for my birthday.
Las rosas en el jardín huelen muy bien.
The roses in the garden smell very good.
Feminine Noun
Even though it ends in '-a,' the word 'rosa' is a feminine noun, so you must use 'la' or 'una' before it.
subió
verbB1general
Use 'subió' (from the verb 'subir') when talking about something increasing or going up, such as prices, temperatures, or volumes.
Examples
El precio del petróleo subió dramáticamente anoche.
The price of oil increased dramatically last night.
Flower vs. Increase
The most common mistake is using 'rosa' when you mean an increase. Remember, 'rosa' is a noun for the flower. For any sense of 'rose' meaning 'went up' or 'increased', you need the verb form 'subió'.
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