ramo
/ˈramo/masculine
The English phrase "bouquet" translates to Spanish as ramo. Wiktionary also lists ramita and buqué.
Meaning: bunch of flowers (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ramo | /ˈramo/ | masculine |
| ramita | /raˈmita/ | feminine |
| buqué | /buˈke/ | masculine |
In Spanish, it is most natural to use the construction ramo de flores to specify that the bouquet consists of flowers.
Which one should you use?
While ramo refers to a bunch of flowers, buqué is used specifically to describe the aroma or bouquet of wine or perfume.
How does it change in a sentence?
ramo is a masculine noun, ramita is a feminine noun and buqué is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈramo/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, you should avoid giving a ramo de flores with an even number of stems, as it can be associated with funerals or bad luck.
- In some Spanish-speaking countries, ramo is not just for flowers but is the standard term for an academic subject or a specific course in a degree program.
- The term buqué entered Spanish via French, tracing its origin back to the Proto-Germanic word *buskaz, which referred to a 'bush' or 'grove'.
Examples in context
- Le regalo este ramo a mi amiga.I'm giving this bouquet to my friend.This sentence shows how to use ramo when giving a gift to a friend.Tatoeba #1528091 by marcelostockle, translation #8163559 by magnificentgoddess
- Tom le regaló un ramo de flores a Mary.Tom gave a bouquet of flowers to Mary.This sentence demonstrates the use of ramo when describing giving flowers to someone.Tatoeba #1892912 by hayastan, translation #1892651 by CK
- Le di un ramo de flores como agradecimiento a su hospitalidad.I gave him a bouquet of flowers to thank him for his hospitality.This sentence illustrates using ramo to express gratitude for hospitality.Tatoeba #1676505 by termito2nd, translation #13319920 by frpzzd
- Me gustaría comprar un hermoso ramo de rosas para mi esposa.I would like to buy a beautiful bouquet of roses for my wife.
- ¡Mira qué hermosas flores me regalaron! Es un bonito ramillete.Look at these beautiful flowers I got as a gift! It's a nice bouquet.
- 3 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Alejandro brings flowers to Elena at her home.
- Elena¡Qué detalle tan bonito, Alejandro!What a lovely gesture, Alejandro!
- AlejandroEs un ramo de flores para ti.It is a bouquet of flowers for you.
- ElenaMe encantan, son mis favoritas.I love them, they are my favorites.
- AlejandroMe alegra mucho que te gusten.I am very glad that you like them.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “bouquet” translations and entries ramo, ramita, buqué, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries buqué, ramita, ramo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
