Spanish Conversation · Level 27
90 words
Spanish word
aflorar
Pronunciation
IPA/afloˈɾaɾ/
Meaning
- verbcome out
Example
En la conversación, aflora su timidez.
In the conversation, her shyness comes out.
More examples
En el debate, empezaron a aflorar contradicciones entre los participantes.
In the debate, contradictions began to emerge among the participants.
Core concept
A shoot pushing through soil.
Common phrases
aflorar la timidez
timidity comes to the surface
aflorar recuerdos
recollections emerge
aflorar contradicciones
contradictions emerge
Similar words
aparecer: Become visible on a surface or come into view.
salir: Move out from inside to the outside.
surgir: Arise spontaneously and become noticeable.
asomar: Stick out slightly so only part is visible.
Definition in Spanish
Salir a la vista desde debajo de una superficie, usado para fenómenos físicos y para recuerdos o emociones que emergen.
Word origin
From Latin afflōrāre (flōs 'flower'), aflorar carries a 'bloom' image into Spanish and denotes coming into view from beneath a surface, whether physical or emotional.
Usage tips
- Aflorar usually takes the thing that surfaces as its subject (aflora la timidez) rather than an agent that brings it out.
Other meanings
- come upverb
- come to the surfaceverb
Opposites
- sumergirseimmerse oneselfverb
- esconderseconceal oneselfverb
Related words
- afloraciónappearancenoun
- afloradoemergedadjective