magnolia
/maɡnolja/from spelling rules
The Spanish word for magnolia is magnolia.
The word refers to the magnolia flower.
Meaning: flower (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
/maɡnolja/
Did you know?
- In some Latin American cultures, the magnolia is associated with purity and nobility, often appearing in traditional poetry and romantic songs.
- In Spanish, the letter 'g' in magnolia is pronounced as a hard 'g' because it is followed by 'n', unlike the soft 'g' found in words like gente.
- While the flower is called magnolia, the tree it grows on is also called magnolia or magnolio in some regional dialects.
Examples in context
- ¡Mira cómo ha florecido la magnolia en el jardín!Look how the magnolia has blossomed in the garden!
- Me encanta el delicado aroma de la flor de magnolia.I love the delicate scent of the magnolia flower.
- La magnolia es muy bonita.The magnolia is very beautiful.
- Ese árbol tiene una magnolia blanca.That tree has a white magnolia.
- Huele mucho la magnolia en el jardín.The magnolia smells a lot in the garden.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Elena are walking through a botanical garden.
- AlejandroMira esa magnolia, Elena.Look at that magnolia, Elena.
- ElenaEs una magnolia impresionante.It is an impressive magnolia.
- AlejandroMe encanta su aroma.I love its scent.
- ElenaSí, es muy especial.Yes, it is very special.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
