← Back to Fala2Meto bloom, to flourish, to blossom
1. To produce flowers; to bloom
The roses will bloom in spring.
As rosas vão florescer na primavera.
2. To thrive or prosper; to flourish
The business flourished under new management.
O negócio floresceu sob a nova administração.
3. To reach a peak of development or success
Art and culture flourished during the Renaissance.
A arte e a cultura floresceram durante o Renascimento.
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
florescer
Standard usage; commonly used in both literal and figurative contexts
São Paulo
florescer
Standard usage with emphasis on business/economic flourishing
Portugal
florescer
Standard usage; more formal in literary contexts
Related Idioms & Phrases
florescer em abundância - to flourish in abundance
florescer novamente - to bloom again; to make a comeback
deixar florescer - to let bloom; to allow to flourish
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