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“sunflower” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/xiɾaˈsol/

Example

Compré un girasol para el cumpleaños de mi madre.

I bought a sunflower for my mother's birthday.

Illustration for girasol (sunflower)

How to say “sunflower” in Spanish

“Sunflower” in Spanish is girasol.

A large yellow flower with a dark, seed-filled center that turns its head toward the sun.

Full entry for girasol: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with girasol

Vi un campo de girasoles durante el viaje.

I saw a field of sunflowers during the trip.

Tips for using girasol

  • No written accent in girasol; edible seeds are 'semillas de girasol' and in Spain often called 'pipas', and when buying flowers people commonly specify the number as in 'un ramo de tres girasoles'.

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