orquídea
/oɾˈkidea/feminine
The English word orchid is translated into Spanish as orquídea.
Orquídea is used to refer to the plant. The same word, orquídea, can also be used as an adjective to describe the colour orchid.
Meaning: plant (noun)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
Orquídea is a feminine noun, so it must be preceded by the feminine article la when saying the orchid (la orquídea). To say orchids in the plural, use orquídeas.
How do you pronounce it?
/oɾˈkidea/
Did you know?
- The word orquídea shares its linguistic roots with the Ancient Greek word for 'testicle', a reference to the shape of certain orchid tubers.
- In some Spanish speaking regions, the word orquídea is used metaphorically to describe a person who is fragile or exquisitely elegant.
- In Spanish poetry and literature, orquídeas are often used as symbols of luxury and unattainable beauty due to their rarity in the wild.
Examples in context
- La orquídea es la flor nacional de Singapur.The orchid is Singapore's national flower.This sentence is useful for mentioning the national flower of Singapore.Tatoeba #9978308 by manufrutos, translation #8789313 by Amastan
- La flor más bonita que he visto nunca es la orquídea.The nicest flower I've ever seen is the orchid.This sentence is useful for expressing that the orchid is a beautiful flower.Tatoeba #10767169 by cristinae, translation #10767168 by cristinae
- Marc Hachadourian es experto en orquídeas en el Jardín Botánico de Nueva York.Marc Hachadourian is an orchid expert at the New York Botanical Garden.This sentence is useful for identifying an expert in orquídeas at the New York Botanical Garden.Tatoeba #10067375 by manufrutos, translation #9948191 by Hybrid
- Mi madre tiene una hermosa orquídea en su jardín.My mother has a beautiful orchid in her garden.
- Compré tres orquídeas para decorar la sala.I bought three orchids to decorate the living room.
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Example conversation
Elena and Mateo are looking at plants in a florist shop.
- Elena¿Te gusta esa orquídea morada?Do you like that purple orchid?
- MateoSí, es una orquídea preciosa, Elena.Yes, it is a beautiful orchid, Elena.
- ElenaCreo que voy a comprarla para mi madre.I think I'm going to buy it for my mother.
- MateoA ella le encantará el regalo.She will love the gift.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “orchid” translations and entries orquídea, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries orquídea, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
