Spanish Word · Intermediate
florecer
to flourish, to prosper, to burgeon
Pronunciation: /floɾeˈθeɾ/
Meaning
to flourish, to prosper, to burgeon
Example
Cuando el pabilo de la vela no se quema bien, se forma en el extremo una excrecencia que se llama flor. El florecerse la vela es augurio de riqueza, próxima o remota.
I use the word "florecer".
Practice tips
- Practice florecer out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Spanish word is for intermediate-level learners.