Spanish Conversation · Level 2
86 words
Spanish word
iris
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈiɾis/
Meaning
- masculine nouniris
Example
Compré un iris para ponerlo en un jarrón.
I bought an iris to put it in a vase.
More examples
Preparó un ramo con iris para la mesa del comedor.
She prepared a bouquet of irises for the dining room table.
Core concept
Colored ring around the pupil.
Common phrases
ramo con iris
bouquet of irises
iris morado
purple iris
Definition in Spanish
Parte coloreada del ojo que rodea la pupila y regula la cantidad de luz que entra.
Word origin
From Greek Ἶρις 'rainbow' through Latin Iris, originally applied because the eye's colored disk suggested a range of colors.
Usage tips
- In everyday speech Spanish speakers more often say el color de los ojos or tus ojos son... while el iris is used in medical or precise descriptions.