flor

[ˈfloɾ]

/[ˈfloɾ]/ noun

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The verdict

“flor” is a regularly-used Spanish word, ranked #2,831 in Spanish word frequency and used as a noun.

#2,831
frequency rank, Spanish
4
letters
6
tracked misspellings
20
confusable pairs

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Órgano reproductivo de las angiospermas, caracterizado generalmente por tener vivos colores. Se compone de distintos tipos de hojas especializadas, algunas con función propiamente reproductiva y ot...

Visual similarity to commonly confused words

How many letter changes separate each confused pair (Levenshtein distance, normalized).

flor vs fo
50% similar
flor vs for
75% similar
flor vs fox
50% similar

Source: PlainSpell confusable corpus (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA).

Key facts for flor
PropertyValue
Headwordflor
LanguageSpanish
Part of speechNoun
IPA[ˈfloɾ]
Letters4
Frequency rank#2,831
Misspellings tracked6
Confusable pairs20
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “flor” sits in Spanish frequency

Every-word frequency runs from the handful of words we use constantly (left) to the long tail used once in a blue moon (right). flor lands here:

#1#100#1K#10K#100K
← used constantlyrarely used →

Scale is logarithmic (each tick is 10× rarer). Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Spelling & Dictionary Insight

The Spanish entry for flor is 4 letters long, classified as a noun, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as [ˈfloɾ]. Corpus data places it at rank #2,831 in overall Spanish word frequency, indicating it appears regularly in written and spoken text. Wiktionary records 13 distinct senses for this headword, so context determines which meaning a reader should apply.

Our generated misspelling index lists 6 likely wrong-spelling variants for flor, with forms such as "fflor", "fllor", and "florr". Every one of these variants traces to a single-character edit -- an added or dropped letter, a swapped consonant, or a vowel swap -- the kind of slip a spell-checker is built to catch. It also participates in 20 confusable-pair relationships, "fo", "for", "fox", and more, a pairing that trips writers up because the two words share enough sound or shape to blur together.

This headword's origin isn't recorded in our source data, so its spelling is best explained by sound-to-letter mapping rather than etymology. The correct Spanish form is flor, spelled F-L-O-R.

Definition

  1. 1
    Órgano reproductivo de las angiospermas, caracterizado generalmente por tener vivos colores. Se compone de distintos tipos de hojas especializadas, algunas con función propiamente reproductiva y otras que actúan como protectoras de las anteriores o como medio de reclamo para atraer polinizadores.
  2. 2
    Por extensión, estructura vegetal semejante a una flor₁, particularmente ciertas clases de inflorescencia (flores reunidas).
  3. 3
    Figuradamente, expresión de admiración y halago.
  4. 4
    Condición de virgen, que nunca, durante su vida, ha mantenido relaciones sexuales.
  5. 5
    Figuradamente, lo mejor de una cosa o lo más selecto de un grupo.
  6. 6
    En el juego de truco, situación que se da al tener en la mano tres cartas de un mismo palo.
  7. 7
    Manchita blanca que en ocasiones aparece en las uñas.
  8. 8
    Pieza móvil o fija, situada al final de una cañería de agua, a través de cuyos agujeros sale el agua de la ducha.
  9. 9
    Dulce hecho con un molde para darle una forma de flor, que se prepara con harina, azúcar, leche y huevos y se fríe en aceite.
  10. 10
    En las pieles curtida, cara exterior que se pule, opuesta a la cara interior o carnaza.
  11. 11
    Hábito o costumbre.
  12. 12
    Menstruación.
  13. 13
    Fraude cometido en los juegos de naipes.

Synonyms

halagoelogiopiroporequiebrogalanteríavirginidaddoncellezcastidadcremaflor y natamentirarosetaalcachofaduchero

Antonyms

hez

This word in other languages

flower(English)fleur(Français)Blume(Deutsch)flor(Português)

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as: fflor,fllor,florr,flro,folr,lfor

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

How far each generated variant is from the correct spelling of flor - counted as single-character edits (an insertion, a deletion, or a substituted letter). The larger the bar, the easier the typo is to spot; one-edit slips are the ones that sneak past readers.

fflor1fllor1florr1flro2folr2lfor2
Edit distance from "flor"

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA); frequency ordering uses the FrequencyWords open word-frequency list (2018 Spanish corpus, MIT). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "flor"?
"flor" is spelled F-L-O-R. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈfloɾ].
What does "flor" mean?
As a noun, "flor" means: Órgano reproductivo de las angiospermas, caracterizado generalmente por tener vivos colores. Se compone de distintos tipos de hojas especializadas, algunas con función propiamente reproductiva y ot...
What words are commonly confused with "flor"?
"flor" is commonly confused with "fo", "for", "fox". These words look or sound similar but have different meanings. PlainSpell provides detailed comparisons for each pair.
How do you pronounce "flor"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "flor" is [ˈfloɾ]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "flor" come from?
"flor" is a Spanish word. PlainSpell covers definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data across English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German.
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Using “flor”

The practical upshot for anyone who landed here from a spell-check.

  • The one correct Spanish spelling is F-L-O-R - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [ˈfloɾ] (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
  • Don't mix it up with “fo” - see the side-by-side comparison. flor vs fo
  • Browse more Spanish words and confusable pairs in the same reference. Spanish words
Data Source

Wiktionary (via kaikki.org), licensed under CC BY-SA & GFDL. Word ordering uses an open word-frequency list; misspelling variants are generated by edit-distance from the correct headword.

Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list FrequencyWords open word-frequency list