amarilis
/amaˈɾilis/
The English word amaryllis is translated into Spanish as amarilis.
amarilis refers to the lily belonging to the genus Hippeastrum.
Meaning: lily in the genus Hippeastrum (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
/amaˈɾilis/
Did you know?
- The name Amarilis gained literary prominence in Spanish through the 'pastoral' genre, where shepherds used it as a pseudonym to write romantic poetry to an idealized lover.
- In many Spanish-speaking regions, calling the flower amarilis might actually confuse a gardener, as most people colloquially use the word lirio to refer to almost any large, trumpet-shaped flower.
- The name Amarilis is used as a feminine given name in some Spanish-speaking regions, though it is much rarer than other floral names like Rosa or Azucena.
Examples in context
- La amarilis es roja.The amaryllis is red.
- Compré una amarilis para la mesa.I bought an amaryllis for the table.
- Esa amarilis tiene un aroma dulce.That amaryllis has a sweet scent.
Example conversation
Elena and Daniel are looking at plants in a nursery.
- ElenaMira esta amarilis, Daniel.Look at this amaryllis, Daniel.
- DanielEs impresionante, tiene un color fuerte.It is impressive, it has a strong color.
- Elena¿Crees que la amarilis crece aquí?Do you think the amaryllis grows here?
- DanielSí, Elena, crece bien en este clima.Yes, Elena, it grows well in this climate.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry amarilis, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
