Spanish Conversation · Level 134
45 words
Spanish word
flamboyán
Pronunciation
IPA/flamboˈʝan/
Meaning
- masculine nounflamboyant tree
Example
¿Por qué no plantamos un flamboyán en el jardín?
Why don't we plant a flamboyant tree in the garden?
More examples
¿Has visto el flamboyán de la plaza este año?
Have you seen the flamboyant tree in the square this year?
Core concept
Shade-giving ornamental Delonix regia with bipinnate leaves and conspicuous clusters of red or orange flowers.
Common phrases
flamboyán en flor
flamboyant tree in bloom
hojas del flamboyán
flamboyant tree leaves
semillas del flamboyán
flamboyant tree seeds
Similar words
poinciana: Tropical ornamental tree often planted along streets and in gardens that bears red flowers.
árbol: Large woody plant with a trunk and branches fixed in the ground by roots.
Definition in Spanish
Árbol tropical ornamental (Delonix regia) de hojas bipinnadas y grandes racimos de flores rojas o anaranjadas muy vistosas, con copa amplia y sombra marcada.
Word origin
Named from French flamboyant 'flaming' for the tree's fiery blooms, with the Spanish form accented as flamboyán to mark the stress.
Usage tips
- Frequently mentioned in gardening and street-tree contexts, so learn flamboyán with verbs like plantar, podar, and florecer rather than as an adjective.