floral

[ˈflɔːrəl]
adjective
floral
1. relating to or consisting of flowers
The floral arrangement was displayed at the entrance of the wedding venue.
O arranjo floral foi exibido na entrada do local do casamento.
2. decorated with flowers or flower patterns
She wore a floral dress to the garden party.
Ela usava um vestido floral na festa de jardim.
3. having the characteristics or scent of flowers
The perfume has floral notes of rose and jasmine.
O perfume tem notas florais de rosa e jasmim.
In Brazil, floral patterns and designs are particularly popular in summer fashion and are strongly associated with tropical aesthetics. Floral arrangements (arranjos florais) are significant in Brazilian culture for celebrations, weddings, and religious ceremonies. The word is used identically in both Brazilian Portuguese and European Portuguese.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
flower-patternedfloweringbotanicalornamental
Antonyms / Antônimos
plainsolidunflorished

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
floral
Standard usage in fashion, design, and decoration
Rio de Janeiro
floral
Commonly used in fashion and tropical flower contexts
São Paulo
floral
Used in commercial and fashion industries
Portugal
floral
Same usage as Brazilian Portuguese, formal and informal contexts

Related Words

flowerbloombotanyarrangementbouquetfloristry

Related Idioms & Phrases

floral display
floral pattern
floral industry
floral design
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