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/θempaˈsutʃil/ ES

/sempaˈsutʃil/ MX

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Translation

marigold (the orange flower of the Day of the Dead)

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Grammar

Gendermasculine

Pluralcempasúchiles

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The marigold is the typical flower of the Day of the Dead.

We put marigolds on the ofrenda.

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According to tradition, the marigold helps souls find their way home.

The marigold is orange.

We bought marigolds at the market.

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