-
1 flor
adj.great, fantastic (informal) (muy bueno). (Southern Cone)f.1 flower.en flor in floweruna camisa de flores a flowery shirtechar flores a alguien to pay somebody complimentsflor de azahar orange blossomflor de lis fleur-de-lisflores cortadas cut flowersflores naturales real flowersflor de Pascua poinsettia, Christmas flower2 white spot (en uñas). (Chilean Spanish)3 compliment, smart remark, bouquet.4 Flor.* * *1 BOTÁNICA flower2 (piropo) compliment\a flor de piel skin-deepa flor de tierra at ground levelechar flores a alguien to pay somebody complimentsen flor in flower, in bloom, in blossomen la flor de la vida figurado in the prime of lifeflor de azahar orange blossomflor de harina pure wheat flourflor de lis fleur-de-lisla flor de la canela the bestla flor y nata figurado the cream, the crème de la crème* * *noun f.* * *1. SF1) (Bot) flower- de flor¡ni flores! * —
-¿has oído alguna noticia? -¡ni flores! — "have you heard any news?" - "not a thing"
de libros sé mucho, pero de cocina ni flores — I know a lot about books, but I don't know the first thing about cooking *
de lo prometido, ni flores — as for what they promised, not a word was mentioned *
ser flor de un día —
flor de lis — fleur-de-lis, fleur-de-lys
flor de mano — † artificial flower
2)• en flor — [planta, campo] in flower, in bloom; [árbol] in blossom, in flower; [muchacha] liter in the first flower of womanhood liter
los naranjos en flor — the orange trees in blossom o flower
3)• la flor (=lo mejor) —
•
la flor y nata de la sociedad — the cream of society4)• a flor de agua, los peces se veían a flor de agua — you could see the fish just under the surface of the water
•
a flor de piel, tenía los nervios a flor de piel — her nerves were all on edgeel odio le salía a flor de piel — his hatred came out into the open, his hatred came to the surface
5) (=piropo) compliment, flattering remarkdecir o echar flores a algn — to pay compliments to sb, flatter sb
6) [de ciruela, uva] bloom7) [de cuero] grain8) Cono Sur*•
flor de, flor de caballo — a wonderful horseflor de alegre — really happy, very cheerful
¡flor de discurso se mandó! — what a brilliant talk he gave!
flor de reloj me regalaste, ya no funciona — iró what a great watch you bought me, it doesn't work anymore iró
flor de marido, le pega y no le da plata — iró her husband is a real gem, he beats her up and gives her no money iró
9)2.ADJ Cono Sur greatla fiesta estuvo flor — the party was excellent o great
3.ADV Cono Sur** * *femenino (Bot) flowerflores naturales/secas — fresh/dried flowers
en flor — in flower, in bloom
a flor de piel: tenía los nervios a flor de piel his nerves were all on edge; tiene la sensibilidad a flor de piel she's very easily hurt; a flor de tierra/agua just below the ground/water; echarle flores a alguien to pay somebody compliments; estar en la flor de la vida to be in the prime of life; flor de... (CS fam): me hizo flor de regalo she gave me a wonderful present (colloq); es un flor de estúpido he's a real idiot (colloq); ir de flor en flor to flit from one man/woman to another; la flor y nata the cream, the crème de la crème; ni flores (Esp fam): ¿sabes dónde está? - ni flores do you know where he is? - no idea; ¿entendiste algo? - ni flores did you understand anything? - not a thing (colloq); ser la flor de la canela — to be wonderful
* * *= flower, blossom, bloom.Ex. Concepts which denote parts of a plant, eg leaf, flower, etc, are also Personality concepts.Ex. Spring is prime hotel season in Washington, DC -- our fingers are crossed that the cherry blossoms come early.Ex. The article is entitled 'The Bermuda Library -- of books, and blooms, and little white devils'.----* con los nervios a flor de piel = edgy [edgier -comp., edgiest -sup.], nervy [nervier -comp., nerviest -sup.], on edge, highly-strung.* corona de flores = wreath.* cortar las flores marchitas = deadhead.* cultivo de flores = flower growing, flower cultivation.* echarse flores = blow + Posesivo + own trumpet.* en flor = in full blossom, in blossom.* estar en flor = be in bloom, be in flower.* fauna y flora = wildlife.* flor de loto = lotus, lotus flower, lotus blossom.* flor de regalo = cut flower.* flor de un día = flash in the pan.* flor para llevar en el ojal = boutonniere.* flor prensada = pressed flower.* flor que echa un chorro de agua = squirting flower.* flor salvaje = wildflower [wild flower].* flor seca = cut-and-dried flower.* flor silvestre = wildflower [wild flower].* flor y nata de la sociedad, la = cream of society, the.* la flor de + Nombre = the prime of + Nombre.* la flor y nata = the cream of the crop, crème de la crème.* planta que echa flores = bloomer.* semilla de flor silvestre = wildflower seed.* tirarse flores = blow + Posesivo + own trumpet.* * *femenino (Bot) flowerflores naturales/secas — fresh/dried flowers
en flor — in flower, in bloom
a flor de piel: tenía los nervios a flor de piel his nerves were all on edge; tiene la sensibilidad a flor de piel she's very easily hurt; a flor de tierra/agua just below the ground/water; echarle flores a alguien to pay somebody compliments; estar en la flor de la vida to be in the prime of life; flor de... (CS fam): me hizo flor de regalo she gave me a wonderful present (colloq); es un flor de estúpido he's a real idiot (colloq); ir de flor en flor to flit from one man/woman to another; la flor y nata the cream, the crème de la crème; ni flores (Esp fam): ¿sabes dónde está? - ni flores do you know where he is? - no idea; ¿entendiste algo? - ni flores did you understand anything? - not a thing (colloq); ser la flor de la canela — to be wonderful
* * *= flower, blossom, bloom.Ex: Concepts which denote parts of a plant, eg leaf, flower, etc, are also Personality concepts.
Ex: Spring is prime hotel season in Washington, DC -- our fingers are crossed that the cherry blossoms come early.Ex: The article is entitled 'The Bermuda Library -- of books, and blooms, and little white devils'.* con los nervios a flor de piel = edgy [edgier -comp., edgiest -sup.], nervy [nervier -comp., nerviest -sup.], on edge, highly-strung.* corona de flores = wreath.* cortar las flores marchitas = deadhead.* cultivo de flores = flower growing, flower cultivation.* echarse flores = blow + Posesivo + own trumpet.* en flor = in full blossom, in blossom.* estar en flor = be in bloom, be in flower.* fauna y flora = wildlife.* flor de loto = lotus, lotus flower, lotus blossom.* flor de regalo = cut flower.* flor de un día = flash in the pan.* flor para llevar en el ojal = boutonniere.* flor prensada = pressed flower.* flor que echa un chorro de agua = squirting flower.* flor salvaje = wildflower [wild flower].* flor seca = cut-and-dried flower.* flor silvestre = wildflower [wild flower].* flor y nata de la sociedad, la = cream of society, the.* la flor de + Nombre = the prime of + Nombre.* la flor y nata = the cream of the crop, crème de la crème.* planta que echa flores = bloomer.* semilla de flor silvestre = wildflower seed.* tirarse flores = blow + Posesivo + own trumpet.* * *flor1A ( Bot) flowerflores naturales/artificiales/secas fresh/artificial/dried flowersflorecillas silvestres wild flowersun vestido de flores a flowery dressen flor in flower, in bloom, in blossomlos almendros en flor the almond trees in flower o blooma flor de piel: tenía los nervios a flor de piel his nerves were all on edgetiene la sensibilidad a flor de piel she's very easily hurta flor de tierra/agua just below the ground/water, close to the surfaceecharle flores a algn to pay sb complimentsestar en la flor de la juventud to be in the flower of one's youth ( liter)estar en la flor de la vida or edad to be in the prime of lifeflor de patada le di I gave him a hell of a kick ( colloq)es un flor de estúpido he's a real idiot ( colloq)ir de flor en flor to flit from one man/woman to another, play the fieldla flor y nata the cream, the pick, the crème de la crèmela flor y nata de la sociedad the cream of societyni flores ( Esp fam): ¿sabes dónde está? — ni flores do you know where he is? — no idea o I haven't the faintest o foggiest (idea) ( colloq)¿entendiste algo? — yo, ni flores did you understand anything? — not a word o a thing ( colloq)ser la flor de la canela to be wonderful o ( colloq) greatCompuestos:(del naranjo) orange blossom; (del limonero) lemon blossom( Chi) wisteriafleur-de-lispoinsettiaC ( RPl) (de la ducha) shower head, roseflor2(CS fam) wonderfulpronunció un discurso flor he made a brilliant o a wonderful o an excellent speech* * *
flor sustantivo femenino ( de planta) flower;
( de árbol frutal) blossom;
un vestido de flores a flowery dress;
en flor in flower o bloom/in blossom;
flor de azahar orange/lemon blossom;
la flor y nata the cream, the crème de la crème
flor sustantivo femenino
1 flower
2 (lo selecto de algo, lo mejor) best part, cream: estás en la flor de la vida, you are in the prime of life
♦ Locuciones: ser flor de un día, to be short-lived
a flor de piel, skin-deep
en flor, in blossom
ni flores, no idea
la flor y nata, the elite, the crème de la crème
' flor' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
camelia
- disecar
- florecer
- rosa
- abrir
- arrancar
- artificial
- botón
- brotar
- cerrar
- como
- compuesto
- dar
- deshojar
- despuntar
- doble
- múltiple
- mustio
- oloroso
- pocho
English:
bloom
- blooming
- blossom
- bud
- come out
- cream
- dainty
- dried
- droop
- fade
- faded
- flower
- highly-strung
- lilac
- nip
- open
- open out
- out
- pluck
- prime
- prize
- scent
- smell
- spring
- unfold
- button
- flush
- icing
- powder
- quite
* * *flor1 nf1. [en planta] flower;en flor in flower, in bloom;una camisa de flores a flowery shirt;echar flores a alguien to pay sb compliments;echarse flores to praise oneself, to blow one's own trumpet;ir de flor en flor to flit from one relationship to another;ser flor de un día to be a flash in the pan;Esp Fam [idea]no tener ni flores (de) not to have a clue (about);¿cuál es la capital de Mali? – ni flores what's the capital of Mali? – no idea o I haven't a clue;RPtirarse con flores to be at one another's throatsflor de azahar orange blossom;flor de cerezo cherry blossom;flor de lis fleur-de-lis;flor de nieve edelweiss;flor del Paraíso bird of paradise flower;flor de Pascua poinsettia, Christmas flower;flor de(l) saúco elderflowerser la flor de la canela to be the crème de la crème o the cream3. [superficie]a flor de agua/tierra at water/ground level;tiene una sensibilidad a flor de piel she's extremely sensitive;tengo los nervios a flor de piel my nerves are really on edge♦ adj inv[muy bueno] great, fantastic;un espectáculo flor a great o fantastic show♦ flor de loc advhicimos flor de paseo we had a lovely outing;tenía flor de gripe she had a really bad dose of the flu* * *f flower;en flor in bloom, in flower;echar flores bloom, flower; fig flatter;la flor y nata de la sociedad the cream of society;tengo los nervios a flor de piel I’m o my nerves are all on edge* * *flor nf1) : flower2)flor de Pascua : poinsettia* * *flor n1. (en general) flower2. (de árbol) blossom¡ni flores! no idea! -
2 flor
• bloom• blossom• compliment• florescence• floriculture• flow with a whirling motion• flower again• smart remark -
3 flor
-
4 flor de azahar
orange blossom* * *( del naranjo) orange blossom; ( del limonero) lemon blossom* * *( del naranjo) orange blossom; ( del limonero) lemon blossom -
5 flor de harina
pure wheat flour -
6 flor de lis
fleur-de-lis -
7 flor de Pascua
poinsettia -
8 flor y nata de la sociedad
la flor y nata de la sociedad(n.) = cream of society, theEx: But in reality, those invited either want to mingle with ' the cream of society' or make sure their children marry into money.
-
9 flor de loto
(n.) = lotus, lotus flower, lotus blossomEx. In this fully updated work, nearly 500 species and cultivars of the crowning jewels of water gardens, the water lilies and lotuses, are described.Ex. Lotus flowers are amazing and have strong symbolic ties to many Asian religions especially throughout India.Ex. She sits at the hospital piano each afternoon with lotus blossoms and seashells braided in her hair.* * *(n.) = lotus, lotus flower, lotus blossomEx: In this fully updated work, nearly 500 species and cultivars of the crowning jewels of water gardens, the water lilies and lotuses, are described.
Ex: Lotus flowers are amazing and have strong symbolic ties to many Asian religions especially throughout India.Ex: She sits at the hospital piano each afternoon with lotus blossoms and seashells braided in her hair. -
10 flor de regalo
(n.) = cut flowerEx. He is a leading flower grower producing cut flowers from well over a million flower bulbs each year.* * *(n.) = cut flowerEx: He is a leading flower grower producing cut flowers from well over a million flower bulbs each year.
-
11 flor de un día
Ex. The article is entitled 'WAP: a new phase in the technological revolution or a flash in the pan?'.* * *Ex: The article is entitled 'WAP: a new phase in the technological revolution or a flash in the pan?'.
-
12 flor para llevar en el ojal
(n.) = boutonniereEx. He was to be picked up by the secretary of the board of trustees, who would be wearing a blue blazer and a red carnation boutonniere.* * *(n.) = boutonniereEx: He was to be picked up by the secretary of the board of trustees, who would be wearing a blue blazer and a red carnation boutonniere.
-
13 flor prensada
(n.) = pressed flowerEx. They are a small company specializing in creative fiberglass lampshades with pressed flowers and leaves.* * *(n.) = pressed flowerEx: They are a small company specializing in creative fiberglass lampshades with pressed flowers and leaves.
-
14 flor que echa un chorro de agua
(n.) = squirting flowerEx. The author shows that manufactured practical jokes such as the whoopie cushion, squirting flower and fake animal feces are being used, carnivalistically and humorously, as a conscious and unconscious comment on larger social situations.* * *(n.) = squirting flowerEx: The author shows that manufactured practical jokes such as the whoopie cushion, squirting flower and fake animal feces are being used, carnivalistically and humorously, as a conscious and unconscious comment on larger social situations.
Spanish-English dictionary > flor que echa un chorro de agua
-
15 flor salvaje
(n.) = wildflower [wild flower]Ex. Displays which take a theme approach, for example wild flowers, vintage cars, railways, and gather together material from different places in the library, can be useful in drawing attention to specific aspects of a library's resources.* * *(n.) = wildflower [wild flower]Ex: Displays which take a theme approach, for example wild flowers, vintage cars, railways, and gather together material from different places in the library, can be useful in drawing attention to specific aspects of a library's resources.
-
16 flor seca
(n.) = cut-and-dried flowerEx. Best in a sunny, yet moist border, the delicate plum-coloured blooms make excellent cut-and-dried flowers.* * *(n.) = cut-and-dried flowerEx: Best in a sunny, yet moist border, the delicate plum-coloured blooms make excellent cut-and-dried flowers.
-
17 flor silvestre
f.wild flower.* * *(n.) = wildflower [wild flower]Ex. Displays which take a theme approach, for example wild flowers, vintage cars, railways, and gather together material from different places in the library, can be useful in drawing attention to specific aspects of a library's resources.* * *(n.) = wildflower [wild flower]Ex: Displays which take a theme approach, for example wild flowers, vintage cars, railways, and gather together material from different places in the library, can be useful in drawing attention to specific aspects of a library's resources.
-
18 flor y nata de la sociedad, la
(n.) = cream of society, theEx. But in reality, those invited either want to mingle with ' the cream of society' or make sure their children marry into money. -
19 flor caminera
• field flower -
20 flor de agua
• water biscuit• water boat
См. также в других словарях:
flor — (Del lat. flos, flōris). 1. f. Brote de muchas plantas, formado por hojas de colores, del que se formará el fruto. 2. Bot. Brote reproductor de las plantas fanerógamas, y, por ext., de muchas otras, que consta de hojas fértiles, los carpelos y… … Diccionario de la lengua española
flor — sustantivo femenino 1. Parte de las plantas donde se encuentran los órganos reproductores, generalmente de formas y colores vistosos: un ramo de flores, una corona de flores. Le gusta recoger flores silvestres. puesto de flores. 2. (no contable)… … Diccionario Salamanca de la Lengua Española
flor — flor·enc·ite; flor·id·ly; flor·id·ness; flor·in; flor·i·pon·dio; flor·u·lent; saf·flor; saf·flor·ite; flor; flor·en·tine; flor·id; flor·i·da; … English syllables
Flor — ist ein Fachbegriff aus der Textiltechnik. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1 Faserverarbeitung 2 Florgewebe und Teppichware 3 Trauerflor 4 Weblinks … Deutsch Wikipedia
Flor 61 — Flor 61, abréviation de « Fleurs du monde entier à Turin » en italien, est l exposition internationale qui s est tenue du 28 avril au 15 juin 1961 dans le Parc du Valentino, à Turin, au Piémont, pour les célébrations du… … Wikipédia en Français
flor´id|ly — flor|id «FLR ihd, FLOR », adjective. 1. highly colored; ruddy: »a florid complexion. SYNONYM(S): rubicund. 2. Figurative. much ornamented; flowery; showy; ornate: »florid language, a florid piece of music, florid architecture … Useful english dictionary
flor|id — «FLR ihd, FLOR », adjective. 1. highly colored; ruddy: »a florid complexion. SYNONYM(S): rubicund. 2. Figurative. much ornamented; flowery; showy; ornate: »florid language, a florid piece of music, florid architecture … Useful english dictionary
Flor — Flor, ein von Seide, Halbseide, Nesselgarn oder Wolle, sehr leichtes, zartes und seines Gewebe. Es ist das dünnste und durchsichtigste aller Zeuge, und wird daher häufig zu Ballkleidern, Kragen und Tüchern, zu leichten Aufsätzen, Hauben und Hüten … Damen Conversations Lexikon
flor — FLÓR elem. flori . Trimis de raduborza, 15.09.2007. Sursa: MDN flor (floáră), adj. – Blond, cu părul roşcat. – Mr. flor. lat. florus (Pascu, Beiträge, 16; Pascu, I, 86). Cuvînt rar în rom., abia dacă a fost atestat în mr. Constituie o… … Dicționar Român
flor — |ô| s. f. 1. Parte do vegetal de que sai a frutificação. 2. Corola de várias plantas, geralmente odoríferas e de cores vivas. 3. [Botânica] Planta de jardim. 4. Desenho, bordado ou adorno que representa uma flor. 5. Flor artificial.… … Dicionário da Língua Portuguesa
flor- — flor(i) , flore ♦ Éléments, du lat. flos, floris « fleur ». flor , flori ❖ ♦ Élément, du lat. flos, floris « fleur », entrant dans la composition de termes didactiques, notamment de botanique. || Ex. … Encyclopédie Universelle