margarita
neutral, Mexico
A daisy is a margarita in Mexico, and the word is also a common girl's name. It is also called margarita silvestre.
Meaning: a small white flower with a yellow center (noun)
Ways to say it
| Mexican | Note |
|---|---|
| margarita | neutral, Mexico |
| margarita silvestre | wild daisy |
The same word names the cocktail made with tequila, so context matters: una margarita can be a flower or a drink.
How does it change in a sentence?
Margarita is feminine: la margarita, las margaritas.
Did you know?
- The Spanish margarita comes from the Greek word for pearl, and it is also the name of a tequila cocktail.
Examples in context
- Las margaritas florecen en primavera.Daisies bloom in spring.
- Me regaló un ramo de margaritas.He gave me a bunch of daisies.
Example conversation
Paty and her daughter Emi pick flowers in a garden in Xalapa.
- PatyEmi, mira las margaritas.Emi, look at the daisies.
- EmiSon blancas con el centro amarillo.They are white with a yellow center.
- PatyHagamos un ramo para la abuela.Let us make a bunch for grandma.
