echar flores

Asturian

Etymology

Literally, “to throw flowers”.

Verb

echar flores

  1. (idiomatic) to compliment

Spanish

Etymology

Literally, “to throw flowers”.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /eˌt͡ʃaɾ ˈfloɾes/ [eˌt͡ʃaɾ ˈflo.ɾes]
  • Syllabification: e‧char flo‧res

Verb

echar flores (first-person singular present echo flores, first-person singular preterite eché flores, past participle echado flores)

  1. (idiomatic) to give a posy, to pat on the back

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