loto
/ˈloto/masculine
The English word "lotus" is translated into Spanish as loto.
loto refers to the plant of the genus Nelumbo.
Meaning: plant of the genus Nelumbo (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
loto is a masculine noun. The plural form is lotos.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈloto/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, loto is also the common name for a popular lottery game in several countries. If someone says they are playing the loto, they are gambling for a jackpot rather than gardening.
- In certain Spanish translations of Eastern philosophy, loto is used to describe the 'chakra' energy centers, linking the plant to spiritual anatomy.
- In Spanish literature, the loto is often linked to the 'Lotus-eaters' from Homer's Odyssey, known as los lotófagos. This connects the plant to the concept of forgetfulness and apathy.
Examples in context
- Una fragancia indescriptible emanaba de las flores de loto.An indescribable fragrance emanated from the lotus flowers.This sentence illustrates the fragrance of loto flowers.Tatoeba #8814172 by arh, translation #8818354 by carlosalberto
- Las flores de loto desprendían una fragancia indescriptible.The lotus flowers gave off an indescribable fragrance.This sentence describes the scent of loto flowers.Tatoeba #8814168 by arh, translation #8818416 by carlosalberto
- El loto no es solo una flor, sino también una fruta.The lotus has not just a flower but also a fruit.This sentence explains that loto is both a flower and a fruit.Tatoeba #2106357 by lazarus1907, translation #1778655 by Objectivesea
- El loto es una hermosa flor acuática que simboliza la pureza y la iluminación.The lotus is a beautiful aquatic flower that symbolizes purity and enlightenment.
- En ese lago puedes encontrar nenúfares flotando en la superficie.In that lake, you can find lotus flowers floating on the surface.
- Me fascina la delicadeza de las flores de loto.I am fascinated by the delicacy of lotus flowers.
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Example conversation
Mateo and Sofía are walking through a botanical garden.
- MateoMira ese loto en el estanque, Sofía.Look at that lotus in the pond, Sofía.
- SofíaEs un loto muy grande.It is a very large lotus.
- MateoMe encanta el color de la flor.I love the color of the flower.
- SofíaSí, es realmente impresionante.Yes, it is truly impressive.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “lotus” translations and entries loto, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
