sakura
/saˈkuɾa/
sakura is the Spanish word for the blossom of the Japanese cherry tree.
Meaning: blossom of the Japanese cherry tree (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
/saˈkuɾa/
Did you know?
- Because of the popularity of anime and manga in Spain and Latin America, sakura is often recognized by young Spanish speakers before they know the traditional term flor de cerezo.
- Because sakura ends in a vowel and follows Spanish phonetic patterns, it is often treated as a feminine noun in Spanish grammar, coinciding with the feminine gender of flor.
- In certain Spanish-speaking regions, the word might be mistaken for a feminine name, as 'Sakura' is a relatively common name for characters in popular Japanese media consumed in Latin America.
Examples in context
- Reuniré con Señor Yamada en el hotel Sakura mañana a las 6 de la tarde.I'm going to meet Mr Yamada at the Sakura Hotel tomorrow at 6 p.m.This sentence shows sakura being used as a proper noun in a name.Tatoeba #337798 by cwil, translation #245107 by sundown
- El parque se ve maravilloso con los cerezos en flor.The park looks marvelous with the cherry trees in bloom.
- La flor de cerezo es símbolo de belleza y renacimiento.The cherry blossom is a symbol of beauty and rebirth.
- ¡Mira todas esas flores de cereza en el parque!Look at all those cherry blossoms in the park!
- Es uno de los momentos más hermosos del año con los cerezos en floración.It's one of the most beautiful moments of the year with the cherry trees blossoming.
- La sakura es muy hermosa en primavera.The sakura is very beautiful in spring.
Example conversation
Lucía and Mateo are looking at photos of a trip.
- LucíaMira estas fotos del sakura.Look at these photos of the sakura.
- MateoSon increíbles, Lucía.They are incredible, Lucía.
- LucíaEl color del sakura es precioso.The color of the sakura is lovely.
- MateoTienes razón, Mateo quiere ir allí.You are right, Mateo wants to go there.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry sakura, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.