Spanish Conversation · Level 58
74 words
Spanish word
orquídea
Pronunciation
IPA/oɾˈkiðea/
Meaning
- feminine nounorchid
Example
Regué la orquídea esta mañana.
I watered the orchid this morning.
More examples
Le llevé una orquídea a mi amiga ayer.
I took an orchid to my friend yesterday.
Core concept
Showy ornamental plant with complex, often fragrant flowers.
Common phrases
llevar una orquídea a casa
take an orchid home
regalarle una orquídea a alguien
give someone an orchid
fotografía de la orquídea
photograph of the orchid
Similar words
flor: Visible, open part of a plant showing the petals' form and color.
planta: Organism with roots, stems, and leaves that develops in soil or water.
rosa: Scented garden blossom often red or pink and used as a gift.
Definition in Spanish
Planta ornamental del amplio grupo Orchidaceae, conocida por sus flores llamativas y a veces fragantes.
Word origin
Borrowed into Spanish from botanical Latin orchidea, itself from Greek ὀρχιδέα which derives from ὄρχις meaning 'testicle' in reference to the plant's tuberous root.
Usage tips
- Feminine noun la orquídea requires the written accent on the i to mark stress and omitting the accent is a common spelling mistake.