azalea
/aθaˈlea/feminine
The Spanish word for azalea is azalea. Wiktionary also lists azálea.
Meaning: plant (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| azalea | /aθaˈlea/ /asaˈlea/ |
feminine |
| azálea | /aˈθalea/ /aˈsalea/ |
feminine |
This feminine noun refers to the azalea plant.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The spelling azalea, which lacks an accent on the second syllable, is common in many Spanish-speaking regions. However, azálea, with the accent on the second syllable, is also a standard way to spell the word.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the word plural, add -s to the end, as in las azaleas.
How do you pronounce it?
/aθaˈlea/
Did you know?
- The word azalea is derived from the Ancient Greek word for 'dry' because these plants can thrive in dry soil.
- Spanish speakers may use the term azaleas in plural to describe an entire hedge or decorative border rather than individual plants.
- The word azalea maintains a very similar structure across most Romance languages, reflecting its origin in a scientific New Latin genus name.
Examples in context
- Me gustaría comprar una azáleaI would like to buy an azalea
- La azalea es de color rosa.The azalea is pink.
- Compré una azalea para mi jardín.I bought an azalea for my garden.
- Esa azalea necesita más agua.That azalea needs more water.
Example conversation
Daniel and Lucía are looking at plants in a nursery.
- Daniel¿Te gusta esta azalea?Do you like this azalea?
- LucíaSí, la azalea es muy bonita.Yes, the azalea is very beautiful.
- DanielEs perfecta para tu terraza.It is perfect for your terrace.
- LucíaEntonces me la llevo.Then I'll take it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “azalea” translations and entries azalea, azálea, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries azalea, CC BY-SA 4.0.
