Spanish word

florido

Pronunciation

IPA/floˈɾiðo/

Meaning

  • adjectivefull of flowers

Example

El balcón está florido en verano.

The balcony is full of flowers in summer.

Illustration for florido (full of flowers)

More examples

En primavera los árboles están floridos.

In spring the trees are in bloom.

Core concept

Window boxes brimming with colorful blossoms.

Common phrases

  • estar florido

    be in bloom

  • árbol florido

    flowering tree

  • jardín florido

    flower-filled garden

Similar words

florecido: In full bloom, with blossoms open across the plant or area after flowering.
floral: Relating to or styled with flowers as a decorative theme or motif.
floreado: Adorned with floral ornamentation, such as printed or embroidered flowers.

Definition in Spanish

Que muestra abundancia de flores en un lugar concreto y suele indicar un estado temporal.

Word origin

It derives from Latin flos (floris) through Late Latin floridus, with the Spanish suffix -ido creating an adjective that describes a temporary flowering condition.

Usage tips

  • Typically denotes the current blooming stage rather than a permanent quality, so speakers often add a time expression (for example, 'en verano') to clarify timing.

Other meanings

  • in bloomadjective
  • in full bloomadjective

Opposites

  • marchitowiltedadjective
  • secodryadjective

Related words

  • florecerbloomverb
  • floraciónbloomingnoun
  • florecidoin bloomadjective

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