flower

S2 W1

BrE /ˈflaʊər/ AmE /ˈfloʊr/

noun en → es

1 PLANT [countable] A1

a plant that produces seeds in a part called the flower, which often has petals and is usually brightly coloured

flor, planta de flor

  • a flower

Collocations flower garden · flower bed

  • She put a single red rose in the vase.

    Ella puso una sola rosa roja en el jarrón.

2 FLOWER [countable] A2

the part of a plant that produces seeds and is often brightly coloured, usually on the top or side of a stem

flor, pétalo

  • a flower

Collocations flower arrangement · flower show

  • The flowers are in full bloom.

    Las flores están en plena floración.

1 FLOWER [uncountable] A2

the part of a plant that produces seeds and is often brightly coloured, usually on the top or side of a stem

flor, pétalo

  • flowers

Collocations flower power · flower market

  • The garden is full of flowers.

    El jardín está lleno de flores.

2 FLOWER [countable] A2

the part of a plant that produces seeds and is often brightly coloured, usually on the top or side of a stem

flor, pétalo

  • a flower

Collocations flower arrangement · flower show

  • The flowers are in full bloom.

    Las flores están en plena floración.

3 SYMBOL [countable] B1

a symbol or design that looks like a flower, used for example on flags and coats of arms

emblema floral, diseño de flor

  • the flower of

Collocations flower emblem · coat of arms with a flower

  • The flower on the flag represents peace.

    La flor en la bandera representa la paz.

4 PERSON [countable] B2

the best or most promising person in a group, especially young people

promesa, flor de la juventud

  • the flower of

Collocations flower of society · flower of youth

  • He was the flower of his generation.

    Él era la flor de su generación.

5 TIME [uncountable] B2

the best or most beautiful time in someone's life, especially when they are young

época dorada, mejor momento de la vida

  • in the flower of one's youth

Collocations flower of life · golden age

  • She was at the height of her beauty in the flower of her youth.

    Ella estaba en la plenitud de su belleza en el mejor momento de su juventud.

6 ART [countable] C1

a work of art that shows a flower or flowers, such as a painting or photograph

obra de arte floral, pintura o fotografía de flores

  • a flower

Collocations flower painting · flower photography

  • The exhibition featured a beautiful flower by Van Gogh.

    La exposición presentó una hermosa flor de Van Gogh.