Spanish word

azucena

Pronunciation

IPA/aθuˈθena/

Meaning

  • feminine nounlily

Example

Las azucenas son bonitas.

The lilies are beautiful.

Illustration for azucena (lily)

More examples

Quiero comprar azucenas para decorar la mesa.

I want to buy lilies to decorate the table.

Core concept

White, fragrant lily often evoked in poetry.

Common phrases

  • comprar azucenas

    buy lilies

  • regalar azucenas

    gift lilies

  • ramo de azucenas

    bouquet of lilies

Similar words

flor: General blossom of a plant used for decoration or as a gift.
lirio: Lily species with large, showy blooms commonly grown in gardens and bouquets.
planta: Whole living plant including roots, stems, leaves, and sometimes flowers.

Definition in Spanish

Flor blanca del género Lilium, de aroma apreciado y uso frecuente en contextos literarios o formales.

Word origin

From Arabic sūsan (sawsān), borrowed into medieval Romance languages and ultimately related to Hebrew shōshannah meaning 'lily'.

Usage tips

  • 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.

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