flor de la pasión
/floɾ de la pasjon/from spelling rules
The English phrase passion flower is translated into Spanish as flor de la pasión.
The phrase refers to the passion flower. In religious or botanical contexts, it is sometimes referred to as flor de la pasión de Cristo to emphasize the Christian symbolism.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase flor de la pasión is composed of flor (flower), de (of), la (the) and pasión (passion).
Did you know?
- In some Latin American contexts, the fruit of the flor de la pasión is referred to as maracuyá, a word derived from the indigenous Guaraní language.
- The word pasión shares a root with the Latin patior, which means 'to suffer' or 'to endure'.
- The botanical structure of the flor de la pasión is traditionally used in Spanish culture to represent the crown of thorns and the nails of the crucifixion.
Examples in context
- La flor de la pasión es conocida por su belleza exóticaThe passion flower is known for its exotic beauty.
- Me fascinan las pasionarias de mi jardínI am fascinated by the passion flowers in my garden.
- Las flores de la pasión tienen un especial significado en algunas culturasPassion flowers hold a special meaning in some cultures.
- La flor de la pasión es muy hermosa.The passion flower is very beautiful.
Example conversation
María and Mateo are walking through a botanical garden.
- MaríaMira esa flor de la pasión, Mateo.Look at that passion flower, Mateo.
- MateoEs increíble, nunca había visto una así.It's incredible, I had never seen one like that.
- MaríaLos colores son muy intensos.The colors are very intense.
- MateoTienes razón, María, es fascinante.You are right, María, it is fascinating.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, flor, la, pasión, CC BY-SA 4.0.
