dalia
/ˈdalja/feminine
The Spanish word for dahlia is dalia.
The word dalia refers to any plant belonging to the genus Dahlia.
Meaning: any plant of the genus Dahlia (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
dalia is a feminine noun. When referring to a single dahlia, you use the indefinite article una to form una dalia. To make the word plural, add -s to the end to get las dalias.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈdalja/
Did you know?
- While many English speakers see 'dalia' as a purely ornamental garden plant, the Aztecs actually cultivated it as a nutritious food source and a source of medicine.
- The dalia is the national flower of Mexico. It was cultivated by the Aztecs, who used its petals for medicinal purposes and as a food source.
- The Spanish word dalia is a direct loan from the Swedish botanist Anders Dahl, whose name was used when the flower was first scientifically classified.
Examples in context
- La dalia es una flor muy hermosa.The dahlia is a very beautiful flower.
- Compré una dalia roja en el mercado.I bought a red dahlia at the market.
- Esa dalia tiene pétalos muy delicados.That dahlia has very delicate petals.
Example conversation
Sofía and Daniel are looking at flowers in a garden.
- Sofía¿Te gusta esa dalia blanca, Daniel?Do you like that white dahlia, Daniel?
- DanielSí, la dalia es preciosa.Yes, the dahlia is gorgeous.
- SofíaYo quiero plantar una en mi jardín.I want to plant one in my garden.
- DanielSería una excelente idea para ti.That would be an excellent idea for you.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “dahlia” translations and entries dalia, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
