English–Spanish
“lily” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/aθuˈθena/
Example
Las azucenas son bonitas.
The lilies are beautiful.
How to say “lily” in Spanish
“Lily” in Spanish is azucena.
White, fragrant lily often evoked in poetry.
Example sentences with azucena
Quiero comprar azucenas para decorar la mesa.
I want to buy lilies to decorate the table.
Tips for using azucena
- A literary and somewhat formal word in Spanish, azucena commonly appears in poetry and written descriptions while speakers often say lirio or flor blanca in everyday conversation.