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"Flower" in Portuguese: flor

a flor

Say it: flohrfeminine · a flornoun/floɾ/

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

Quero aquela flor amarela, por favor.
I want that yellow flower, please.
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How to pronounce flor

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flohr

/floɾ/

flohr. Short word; the r is soft at the end in many Brazilian accents.

"Flower" in Portuguese: quick reference

PortugueseEnglish
a florthe flower

Default singular.

as floresthe flowers

Plural; bouquets and gardens.

buquê de floresbouquet of flowers

Gifts and celebrations.

floristaflorist

Shop or seller.

How to use flor in real life

  1. 1Market stall

    Quero aquela flor amarela, por favor.

    I want that yellow flower, please.

    Pointing with aquela flor is natural.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

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Choosing flowers for a dinner host

  1. ChatPal

    Levantamos uma flor ou um buquê?

    Should we bring a single flower or a bouquet?

  2. You

    Um buquê pequeno. Essa flor rosa é linda.

    A small bouquet. That pink flower is lovely.

  3. ChatPal

    Combinado. Eu pago as flores e você escolhe o cartão.

    Deal. I'll pay for the flowers and you pick the card.

  4. 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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