girasol
/xiɾaˈsol/masculine
The English word sunflower is translated into Spanish as girasol. Wiktionary also lists tornasol and mirasol.
Meaning: flower (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| girasol | /xiɾaˈsol/ | masculine |
| tornasol | /toɾnaˈsol/ | masculine |
| mirasol | /miɾaˈsol/ | masculine |
| maravilla | /maɾaˈbiʝa/ | Chile, feminine |
The primary term for the flower is girasol, which is a masculine noun.
What does it mean word for word?
The word girasol is a compound of the verb girar (to turn) and sol (sun), literally meaning 'turns to the sun'.
Which one should you use?
While girasol refers to the flower, tornasol refers to an iridescent or shimmering color effect and mirasol is another related form.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Chile, the word maravilla is used colloquially to refer to a sunflower. Note that maravilla is a feminine noun and typically means 'wonder' or 'marvel'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of girasol is girasoles.
How do you pronounce it?
/xiɾaˈsol/
Did you know?
- The word tornasol is actually a calque of the English word 'turnsole'.
Examples in context
- La lluvia destruyó el jardín de girasoles.The rain destroyed the sunflower garden.This sentence shows how to use the plural form girasoles of girasol.Tatoeba #1014674 by hayastan, translation #9387462 by AlanF_US
- A mi loro no le gustan las semillas de girasol.My parrot doesn't like sunflower seeds.This sentence shows the use of girasol in the context of sunflower seeds.Tatoeba #1253762 by marcelostockle, translation #7737715 by CK
- Es un girasol.It's a sunflower.This sentence is a simple way to identify the flower using girasol.Tatoeba #828753 by darinmex, translation #42651 by CK
- Me encanta el girasol.I love the sunflower.
- El girasol es una hermosa flor.The sunflower is a beautiful flower.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Alejandro and María are walking through a botanical garden.
- AlejandroMira ese girasol amarillo, María.Look at that yellow sunflower, María.
- MaríaEs precioso, Alejandro.It is beautiful, Alejandro.
- Alejandro¿Quieres que lo fotografíe?Do you want me to photograph it?
- MaríaSí, por favor.Yes, please.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “sunflower” translations and entries girasol, tornasol, mirasol, maravilla, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries girasol, maravilla, tornasol, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
