Spanish word

azahar

Pronunciation

IPA/aθaˈaɾ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounorange blossom

Example

Ella puso azahar en el ramo.

She put orange blossoms in the bouquet.

Illustration for azahar (orange blossom)

More examples

Al atardecer las calles huelen a azahar.

At dusk the streets smell of orange blossom.

Core concept

Cluster of small white citrus blossoms on a glossy green branch.

Common phrases

  • huele a azahar

    smells of orange blossom

  • aroma a azahar

    orange-blossom scent

  • perfume de azahar

    orange-blossom perfume

Similar words

flor: A plant's bloom or blossom, regardless of species.
olor: Any odor detected by the nose, neutral, pleasant, or foul.
aroma: A pleasant, often food-related smell that evokes flavor or warmth.
fragancia: A sweet, pleasant scent associated with perfumes and personal care products.

Definition in Spanish

Flor blanca y perfumada del naranjo y de otros cítricos, conocida por su aroma dulce y floral.

Word origin

Derives from Arabic al-zahra 'flower' and enters Spanish via Moorish influence as the name for the white flowers of orange and other citrus trees.

Usage tips

  • Stress falls on the final syllable (a-za-HAR), and the letter z is pronounced like th in Spain but like s in most of Latin America, so pronunciations vary.

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