malvarrosas
/malbarosas/from spelling rules
The English word hollyhocks is translated into Spanish as malvarrosas.
The term malvarrosas refers to tall plants with colorful flowers that grow in gardens. You might use it when discussing a colección of plants or a jardín.
How do you pronounce it?
/malbarosas/
Did you know?
- In traditional Spanish folk medicine, malvarrosas are often used as a remedy for respiratory issues, such as soothing a sore throat or reducing coughs.
- In certain regions of Spain, malvarrosas are associated with the walls of old houses, as they were traditionally planted against stone boundaries to provide vertical color.
- The word malvarrosa is a combination of malva 'mallow' and rosa 'rose', though the plant is not actually a rose.
Examples in context
- El jardín botánico tiene una hermosa colección de alceas.The botanical garden has a beautiful collection of hollyhocks.
- A mi abuela le encantan las malvas de su jardín.My grandmother loves the hollyhocks in her garden.
- Las malvarrosas son muy altas.The hollyhocks are very tall.
- Me encantan las malvarrosas de tu jardín.I love the hollyhocks in your garden.
- Compré semillas de malvarrosas hoy.I bought hollyhock seeds today.
Example conversation
Elena and Mateo are walking through a garden.
- ElenaMira las malvarrosas de aquí.Look at the hollyhocks here.
- MateoSon preciosas, Elena.They are beautiful, Elena.
- ElenaQuiero plantar algunas en casa.I want to plant some at home.
- MateoEs una buena idea, Elena.That is a good idea, Elena.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
