Butterfly in Spanish
The Spanish word for 'butterfly' is 'mariposa', pronounced mah-ree-POH-sah (IPA: /maɾiˈposa/). It is a B1-level feminine noun (plural: mariposas).
Pronunciation: mah-ree-POH-sah
| Spanish | mariposa |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | mah-ree-POH-sah · /maɾiˈposa/ |
| Part of speech | noun (feminine) |
| Plural | mariposas |
| Level | B1 (beginner-friendly) |
Example Sentences with 'mariposa'
- Una mariposa azul se posó en la flor.
A blue butterfly landed on the flower. - ¿Sabías que las mariposas monarca viajan miles de kilómetros?
Did you know that monarch butterflies travel thousands of kilometers? - En el jardín botánico hay un invernadero lleno de mariposas.
At the botanical garden there is a greenhouse full of butterflies. - Cada invierno, millones de mariposas monarca llegan a los bosques de México desde Canadá.
Every winter, millions of monarch butterflies arrive in the forests of Mexico from Canada.
Common Phrases with 'mariposa'
- tener mariposas en el estómago
to have butterflies in one's stomach
How to Use 'mariposa'
'Mariposa' is always feminine. The swimming stroke is also 'mariposa' (nadar mariposa), and 'tener mariposas en el estómago' works just like the English idiom.
Regional note: In some countries 'mariposa' is used as a slur for a gay man, so be mindful of tone; the animal sense is always neutral.
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Frequently Asked Questions
'Butterfly' in Spanish is 'mariposa', pronounced mah-ree-POH-sah.
It is spelled m-a-r-i-p-o-s-a.
'Mariposa' is feminine: you say 'la mariposa'.
The plural of 'mariposa' is 'mariposas'.
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