floritura
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USAGE NOTE
This word is often used in the plural in the sense shown in 1).
la floritura(
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too
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rah
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
a. flourish
Si quieres aprobar el examen oral, procura expresarte de manera sencilla, sin florituras.If you want to pass your oral, try to express yourself in a simple manner, without any flourishes.
c. embellishment
Las florituras escultóricas de los capiteles y los arcos de la portada de la catedral son sencillamente deslumbrantes.The sculptural embellishments on the capitals and arches of the cathedral's facade are simply stunning.
d. fancy move (in sports)
La mayoría de los futbolistas brasileños saben hacer toda clase de florituras con el balón.Most Brazilian soccer players can do all kinds of fancy moves with the ball.
2. (technical) (music)
A word or phrase that is only used by experts, professionals, or academics in a particular field (e.g., exposition).
a. grace note
La soprano salpicó su interpretación de florituras.The soprano peppered her performance with grace notes.
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