rose

S2 W2

BrE /roʊz/ AmE /roʊz/

noun / verb en → es

1 FLOWER [noun] A2

a flower with a sweet smell, usually red or pink but sometimes white or yellow

rosa

Collocations red rose · white rose

  • She gave him a red rose.

    Le dio una rosa roja.

2 PAST TENSE [verb] B1

the past tense of rise (to go up or increase in amount)

subir, aumentar

Collocations prices rose · the sun rose

  • The price of oil has risen sharply.

    El precio del petróleo ha subido bruscamente.

3 COLOUR [noun] B1

a light pink colour, like that of a rose flower

rosado, rosa claro

Collocations rose-coloured glasses · rose-tinted spectacles

  • She was wearing a rose-colored blouse.

    Ella llevaba una blusa de color rosado.

4 VERB [intransitive] A2

to move upwards or to become higher in position, amount, or value

subir, aumentar

Collocations prices rose · the sun rose

  • The temperature is rising.

    La temperatura está subiendo.

5 VERB [intransitive] A2

to come to a higher position, especially in the sky

subir (el sol)

Collocations the sun rose · the moon rose

  • The sun was rising in the sky.

    El sol estaba subiendo en el cielo.

6 VERB [intransitive] B1

to become more important or noticeable

subir, aumentar (en importancia)

Collocations interest rose · popularity rose

  • Interest in the project has risen.

    El interés en el proyecto ha subido.

7 VERB [intransitive] B1

to become more active or lively

subir, aumentar (en actividad)

Collocations activity rose · sales rose

  • Sales have risen sharply.

    Las ventas han subido bruscamente.

8 VERB [intransitive] B1

to become more successful or powerful

subir, aumentar (en éxito)

Collocations the company rose to prominence · his career has risen

  • His career is rising rapidly.

    Su carrera está subiendo rápidamente.