narciso
/naɾˈθiso/masculine
The English word 'daffodil' is narciso in Spanish.
The term refers to the flower known as a daffodil.
Meaning: flower (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
/naɾˈθiso/
Did you know?
- The Spanish word narciso shares a root with the word narcótico, meaning 'narcotic'. Both derive from the Greek word for 'numbness' or 'sleep', as the flower was once believed to have sleep-inducing properties.
- In Spanish culture, narciso is the root of the word narcisista, meaning 'narcissist'. This means that calling someone 'self-absorbed' in Spanish is etymologically the same as calling them a 'daffodil'.
- Because narciso is a masculine noun, in Spanish poetry it is often personified using masculine adjectives to evoke the myth of the beautiful youth.
Examples in context
- Los narcisos florecen en primavera.Daffodils bloom in spring.
- Me encantan los campos llenos de narcisos amarillos.I love fields filled with yellow daffodils.
- ¡Mira esos narcisos tan bonitos en el jardín!Look at those beautiful daffodils in the garden!
- El narciso es una flor muy bonita.The daffodil is a very pretty flower.
- Vi un narciso amarillo en el jardín.I saw a yellow daffodil in the garden.
- ¿Prefieres el narciso o la rosa?Do you prefer the daffodil or the rose?
Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are walking through a park in spring.
- JavierMira ese narciso tan brillante, Sofía.Look at that very bright daffodil, Sofía.
- SofíaEs precioso, me encanta su color.It is beautiful, I love its color.
- JavierPodemos comprar uno para el salón.We can buy one for the living room.
- SofíaEs una idea excelente, Javier.It is an excellent idea, Javier.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “daffodil” translations and entries narciso, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
