lírio
/ˈli.ɾju/masculine
The Portuguese word for lily is lírio.
lírio is used to refer to the flower in the genus Lilium.
Meaning: flower in the genus Lilium (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
lírio is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has two syllables, with the stress on the first syllable. The IPA pronunciation is /ˈli.ɾju/.
Did you know?
- The 'Fleur-de-lis' symbol is known in Portuguese as flor-de-lis rather than flor-de-lírio.
- In Portuguese, the term lírio-da-paz refers to the 'peace lily', which is actually a member of the 'arum' family and not a true lírio.
- In many Portuguese-speaking cultures, white lírios are heavily associated with religious ceremonies and are often used to decorate altars during specific festivals.
Examples in context
- Comprei alguns lírios para decorar a casa.I bought some lilies to decorate the house.
- Aquela flor tem o formato de uma flor-de-lis.That flower has the shape of a lily.
- Adoro receber flores-de-lis no meu aniversário.I love receiving lilies on my birthday.
- O lírio branco é a minha flor favorita.The white lily is my favorite flower.
Example conversation
Gabriel and Beatriz are at a flower shop.
- GabrielBeatriz, você gostou deste lírio?Beatriz, did you like this lily?
- BeatrizSim, Gabriel, ele é maravilhoso.Yes, Gabriel, it is wonderful.
- GabrielVou levar este para o seu quarto.I will take this one for your room.
- BeatrizObrigada, será um presente lindo.Thank you, it will be a beautiful gift.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “lily” translations and entries lírio, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
