la rosa

the rose

Example Sentence

Compre la rosa para celebrar contigo

I bought the rose to celebrate with you

Meaning

La rosa is a rose, often linked to romance, anniversaries, and Valentine's Day gestures. It can also refer to the color rose/pink in other contexts, so context matters.

Common Phrases

  • una rosa roja — a red rose
  • regalar una rosa — to give a rose

Example

Te di una rosa roja al llegar.

I gave you a red rose when I arrived.

Common Mistake

Wrong article: for the flower, it is la rosa, not el rosa.