florescer

Senses

1. 1.

   to bloom, to blossom

   for a plant to produce flowers

2. 2.

   to flourish, to thrive

   to develop successfully or reach a peak

3. 3.

   to emerge, to arise

   to begin to appear or develop (said of ideas, movements, talents)

Examples

• "As cerejeiras florescem na primavera."

  The cherry trees bloom in spring.

• "A economia brasileira floresceu nos anos 2000."

  The Brazilian economy flourished in the 2000s.

• "Novos talentos florescem a cada dia no cenário musical."

  New talents emerge every day on the music scene.

Usage

Common verb in both literal (botanical) and figurative contexts. Often used with abstract subjects like cultura, arte, amor, negócio. Regular -er verb conjugation. Related noun: florescimento (flourishing, blooming).