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"Flower" in Portuguese: flor
a flor
Flower in Portuguese is a flor. The plural is as flores. A bouquet is um buquê de flores, and floristas sell them on corners and in markets.
Market stall
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How to pronounce flor
Say it
flohr
/floɾ/
flohr. Short word; the r is soft at the end in many Brazilian accents.
"Flower" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| a flor | the flower Default singular. | Default singular. |
| as flores | the flowers Plural; bouquets and gardens. | Plural; bouquets and gardens. |
| buquê de flores | bouquet of flowers Gifts and celebrations. | Gifts and celebrations. |
| florista | florist Shop or seller. | Shop or seller. |
How to use flor in real life
- 1Market stall
Quero aquela flor amarela, por favor.
I want that yellow flower, please.
Pointing with aquela flor is natural.
- 2Home decorating
Pus uma flor fresca no vaso da sala.
I put a fresh flower in the living-room vase.
Uma flor keeps the feminine article.
- 3Birthday gift
Levei flores para a aniversariante.
I brought flowers for the birthday person.
Plural flores is common for gifts.
Mistakes English speakers make with flor
Incorrect: o flor
Correct: a flor
Flor is feminine: a flor, uma flor.
Incorrect: floreses as plural
Correct: flores
The plural is flores, not floreses.
Good to know
Flowers mark care in Brazil: hospital visits, dates, and Mother's Day stalls overflowing with flores. A single flor can feel intimate; a full buquê reads celebratory. Street floristas are part of the city landscape in many centers.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing flowers for a dinner host
ChatPal
Levantamos uma flor só ou um buquê?
Should we bring a single flower or a bouquet?
You
Um buquê pequeno. Essa flor rosa é linda.
A small bouquet. That pink flower is lovely.
ChatPal
Combinado. Eu pago as flores e você escolhe o cartão.
Deal. I'll pay for the flowers and you pick the card.
You
Fechado. Ela vai gostar.
Done. She'll like it.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Flower" in Portuguese
What is the plural of flor?
Flores: as flores.
How do I say a bouquet?
Um buquê de flores.
Is flor masculine or feminine?
Feminine: a flor.
How do I ask the price?
Quanto custa essa flor? or Quanto fica o buquê?
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