lotus

BrE /ˈlɒtəs/ AmE /ˈlɑːtəs/

noun en → es

1 FLOWER [singular] B2

a plant with large round leaves and pink or white flowers that grows in water

loto, flor de loto

Collocations lotus flower

  • The lotus is a sacred plant in many Asian religions.

    El loto es una planta sagrada en muchas religiones asiáticas.

2 VEHICLE [singular] C1

a small car made by a Japanese company called Lotus Cars

coche Lotus, automóvil Lotus

Collocations Lotus sports car

  • He bought a new Lotus for his birthday.

    Compró un nuevo Lotus para su cumpleaños.

3 FOOD [singular] C1

the seed of the lotus plant, used in cooking and eaten as a snack or dessert

semilla de loto, fruto del loto

Collocations lotus seed

  • Lotus seeds are a popular snack in Asia.

    Las semillas de loto son un refrigerio muy popular en Asia.

1 SPIRITUAL [singular] C1

in Hinduism and Buddhism, a person who has reached the highest level of spiritual development and is free from suffering

iluminado, ser espiritualmente elevado

Collocations lotus soul

  • She is considered a lotus in her community.

    Se considera una persona iluminada en su comunidad.

2 TEXT [singular] C1

the sacred book of the Jains, written in Sanskrit and containing religious teachings

libro sagrado de los jainistas, texto religioso

Collocations Lotus scripture

  • The Lotus is one of the most important scriptures in Jainism.

    El Loto es uno de los textos más importantes en el jainismo.

3 ART [singular] C1

a painting or sculpture of the lotus flower, often used in religious art and decoration

pintura o escultura de loto, obra de arte religiosa

Collocations lotus painting

  • The temple walls are covered with lotuses.

    Las paredes del templo están cubiertas con pinturas de loto.

4 SYMBOL [singular] C1

a symbol of purity, enlightenment, and spiritual awakening in many Asian religions

símbolo de pureza y iluminación espiritual

Collocations lotus symbol

  • The lotus is a powerful symbol in Buddhism.

    El loto es un símbolo poderoso en el budismo.

5 BOTANY [singular] C1

a genus of plants that includes the sacred lotus and water lilies, native to Asia and Australia

género de plantas que incluye el loto sagrado y las nenúfares

Collocations lotus genus

  • The lotus is a member of the Nelumbo genus.

    El loto es miembro del género Nelumbo.