B2 adjective Neutral

flora

/ˈflɔːrə/

Flora refers to the collective plant life found in a specific region, habitat, or geological period. It is commonly used in scientific or environmental contexts to describe the variety and distribution of native vegetation.

Ejemplos

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1

We spent the afternoon at the park identifying the local flora.

We spent the afternoon at the park identifying the local plant life.

2

The proposed construction project could significantly damage the indigenous flora of the wetlands.

The proposed construction project could significantly damage the native plant life of the wetlands.

3

The flora in this desert is actually much more diverse than you might think.

The plant life in this desert is actually much more diverse than you might think.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
flora
Adverbio
florally
Adjetivo
floral
Relacionado
florist
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Truco para recordar

Think of the Roman goddess 'Flora', who was the goddess of flowers and spring. Flora = Flowers/Plants.

Quiz rápido

The scientist spent years studying the unique _______ of the Galapagos Islands.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: flora

Ejemplos

1

We spent the afternoon at the park identifying the local flora.

everyday

We spent the afternoon at the park identifying the local plant life.

2

The proposed construction project could significantly damage the indigenous flora of the wetlands.

formal

The proposed construction project could significantly damage the native plant life of the wetlands.

3

The flora in this desert is actually much more diverse than you might think.

informal

The plant life in this desert is actually much more diverse than you might think.

4

Botanists are currently cataloging the unique flora found in the Amazonian basin.

academic

Botanists are currently cataloging the unique plant life found in the Amazonian basin.

5

Our eco-tourism brand emphasizes the conservation of regional flora to attract ethical travelers.

business

Our eco-tourism brand emphasizes the conservation of regional plant life to attract ethical travelers.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
flora
Adverbio
florally
Adjetivo
floral
Relacionado
florist

Colocaciones comunes

native flora indigenous plant life
gut flora bacteria and microorganisms in the digestive tract
alpine flora plants growing in high mountain regions
protect the flora to preserve the plant life
diverse flora a wide variety of plants

Frases Comunes

flora and fauna

the plants and animals of a specific region

intestinal flora

the community of microorganisms in the gut

microscopic flora

tiny plant-like organisms

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flora vs fauna

Flora refers to plant life, whereas fauna refers to animal life.

flora vs floral

Flora is a noun referring to the plants themselves; floral is an adjective used to describe patterns or things relating to flowers.

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Notas de uso

The term is most frequently used alongside 'fauna' to describe the biological makeup of an area. It can also be used in medicine (e.g., gut flora) to describe microorganisms.

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Errores comunes

Learners often confuse flora with fauna. Remember that 'flora' sounds like 'flower' (plants), and 'fauna' sounds like 'fawn' (animal).

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Truco para recordar

Think of the Roman goddess 'Flora', who was the goddess of flowers and spring. Flora = Flowers/Plants.

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Origen de la palabra

Derived from the Latin 'Flora', the goddess of flowers in Roman mythology.

Patrones gramaticales

usually treated as an uncountable or collective noun plural form is 'florae' or 'floras', though rare in general use often used in the phrase 'the flora of [place]'
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Contexto cultural

In many cultures, the preservation of native flora is a key part of national identity and environmental policy.

Quiz rápido

The scientist spent years studying the unique _______ of the Galapagos Islands.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: flora

Palabras relacionadas

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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