flores

S2 W1

BrE /ˈflɒrəz/ AmE /ˈflɔːrz/

noun en → es

1 PLANTS [plural] A1

the flowers of plants, trees, etc.

flores, plantas florales

  • a bunch of flowers

Collocations bunch of flowers · flower garden

  • She gave him a bunch of flowers.

    Ella le dio un ramo de flores.

2 CELEBRATION [plural] B1

flowers given as a gift, especially on an occasion such as Valentine's Day or Mother's Day

regalo de flores

  • give somebody flowers

Collocations Mother's Day flowers · Valentine's Day flowers

  • He sent her a bouquet of flowers for Valentine's Day.

    Él le envió un ramo de flores para el Día de San Valentín.

3 ART [singular] B2

a picture or painting of flowers, especially one that is beautiful and detailed

pintura floral, obra de arte floral

  • painting of flowers

Collocations flower painting · watercolor flower

  • The museum has a beautiful flower painting by Monet.

    El museo tiene una hermosa pintura floral de Monet.

4 SYMBOL [singular] C1

something that represents or is like a flower, especially in literature and art

símbolo floral, representación floral

  • symbol of

Collocations flower symbol · flower imagery

  • The flower is a symbol of beauty and purity.

    La flor es un símbolo de belleza y pureza.