flor de cempasúchil
/floɾ de θempasut͡ʃil/from spelling rules
The English phrase "marigold flower" is flor de cempasúchil in Spanish.
flor de cempasúchil refers specifically to the variety of marigold used in Mexican traditions, whereas the English term "marigold" can be a more general label for many different flowers.
What does it mean word for word?
The word cempasúchil comes from the Nahuatl word for marigold.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, the marigold flower is called flor de cempasúchil.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, change flor to flores and adjust the article to las (las flores de cempasúchil).
How do you pronounce it?
/floɾ de θempasutʃil/
Did you know?
- The name cempasúchil literally translates to 'twenty flowers' because it is composed of the Nahuatl roots cempōhualli for 'twenty' and xōchitl for 'flower'.
- In Mexico, these flowers are believed to guide the souls of the deceased back to the world of the living using their vibrant color and scent.
- The flor de cempasúchil is often associated with the sun in Aztec cosmology due to its golden hue.
Examples in context
- ¿Dónde puedo comprar flores de caléndula de alta calidad para el evento?Where can I buy high-quality marigold flowers for the event?
- ¡Los cempasúchiles están floreciendo! Me encanta su vibrante color naranja.The marigold flowers are blooming! I love their vibrant orange color.
- La flor de cempasúchil es muy colorida.The marigold flower is very colorful.
- Compré una flor de cempasúchil para el altar.I bought a marigold flower for the altar.
- El aroma de la flor de cempasúchil es especial.The scent of the marigold flower is special.
Example conversation
Daniel and Elena are decorating for the Day of the Dead.
- DanielElena, ¿dónde pusiste la flor de cempasúchil?Elena, where did you put the marigold flower?
- ElenaEstá sobre la mesa, Daniel.It is on the table, Daniel.
- DanielGracias, voy a ponerla en el camino.Thanks, I'm going to put it in the path.
- ElenaSe ve muy bonita ahí.It looks very pretty there.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cempasúchil, de, flor, CC BY-SA 4.0.
