florecer
to bloom
To bloom or blossom, literally or figuratively
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Florecer means to bloom and is related to the English word flourish0. When plants bloom, they are flourishing.
florecer
to bloom, to flower, to blossom (plants)
When plants bloom to produce flowers, they are flourishing.
- Los cerezos florecen en primavera = The cherry trees blossom in spring
- Las flores florecieron después de la lluvia = The flowers bloomed after the rain
to flourish, to thrive, to blossom (figurative)
When businesses, cultures, people, or other entities flourish, they reach full development and prosper.
- El negocio floreció durante los últimos cinco años = The business flourished over the last five years
- La comunidad artística floreció bajo el nuevo director = The artistic community thrived under the new director