pollen
/ΛpΙlΙn/
B1 Β· Intermediateβ
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Simple Meaning
un polvo amarillo fino de las flores que hace que algunas personas estornuden y tengan alergias
When to Use
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Intermediate β can handle common situations
Examples in Conversation
βEl nivel de polen estΓ‘ muy alto hoy, asΓ que mis alergias estΓ‘n molestando.β
βLas abejas llevan polen de una flor a otra para ayudar a que las plantas crezcan.β
Learning Path
βΆFull Definition
A fine granular substance produced in flowers. Technically a collective term for pollen grains (microspores) produced in the anthers of flowering plants. (This specific usage dating from mid 18th century.)