tulipán
/tuliˈpan/masculine
The Spanish word for tulip is tulipán. Wiktionary also lists tulipa.
Meaning: plant (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| tulipán | /tuliˈpan/ | masculine |
| tulipa | /tulipa/ (from spelling rules) | feminine |
The term refers to the plant known as a tulip. Other related botanical terms include flor (flower), planta (plant), jardín (garden) and naturaleza (nature).
Which one should you use?
tulipán is the standard term for the flower, whereas tulipa is a less common synonym used in certain botanical or regional contexts.
Is it said differently in some regions?
tulipa may be found in certain regional contexts.
How does it change in a sentence?
The masculine singular form is tulipán and its plural is tulipanes. The word tulipa is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/tuliˈpan/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, tulipán can be used as a slang term for a specific type of glass or container shaped like the flower.
- The Spanish word tulipán actually shares a common ancestor with the word 'turban'.
- The word tulipán is an example of a loanword that entered Spanish via New Latin rather than directly from Turkish.
Examples in context
- Los tulipanes son flores elegantes pero no tienen aroma.The Tulip is a graceful flower but has no scent.This sentence illustrates how to use the form tulipa when discussing the elegance and scent of the flower.Tatoeba #7310026 by Masatami, translation #7309896 by jimkillock
- El jardín tenía hermosos tulipanes de varios colores.The garden had beautiful tulips of various colors.
- Compré un tulipán rojo para el jarrón.I bought a red tulip for the vase.
- Este tulipán tiene los pétalos muy suaves.This tulip has very soft petals.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Alejandro and María are in a flower shop.
- Alejandro¿Viste aquel tulipán amarillo en la vitrina?Did you see that yellow tulip in the display window?
- MaríaSí, es un tulipán precioso, Alejandro.Yes, it is a beautiful tulip, Alejandro.
- AlejandroMe gustaría comprarlo para decorar la mesa.I would like to buy it to decorate the table.
- MaríaEntonces vamos a buscarlo ahora mismo.Then let's go look for it right now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “tulip” translations and entries tulipán, tulipa, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries tulipán, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
