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"Butterfly" in Spanish: mariposa
la mariposa
A butterfly is la mariposa (mah-ree-POH-sah). It is feminine: una mariposa, las mariposas. Garden talk loves mariposas de colores.
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How to pronounce mariposa
Say it
mah-ree-POH-sah
/maɾiˈpo.sa/
mah-ree-POH-sah. Stress POH. Soft s. Say mariposa in four clear parts.
"Butterfly" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la mariposa | the butterfly Default feminine noun. | Default feminine noun. |
| las mariposas | the butterflies Plural. | Plural. |
| la mariposa monarca | the monarch butterfly Famous migratory species. | Famous migratory species. |
| el aleteo de la mariposa | the butterfly's wingbeat Describing flight. | Describing flight. |
How to use mariposa in real life
- 1In a garden
La mariposa vuela sobre las flores.
The butterfly flies over the flowers.
La mariposa as subject.
- 2Pointing
Mira esa mariposa naranja.
Look at that orange butterfly.
Esa mariposa points to one.
- 3A group
Hay muchas mariposas hoy.
There are many butterflies today.
Mariposas is the plural.
Mistakes English speakers make with mariposa
Incorrect: El mariposa es azul.
Correct: La mariposa es azul.
Mariposa is feminine. Use la mariposa.
Incorrect: Vi un mariposa grande.
Correct: Vi una mariposa grande.
Use una mariposa. Match feminine gender.
Good to know
Good to knowMariposa is a favorite nature word for kids. Mexico is famous for the mariposa monarca migration. Gardens and parks fill with mariposas in warm months.
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Watching butterflies in a garden
ChatPal
¿Ves la mariposa amarilla?
Do you see the yellow butterfly?
You
Sí. La mariposa es preciosa.
Yes. The butterfly is beautiful.
ChatPal
Se posó en esa flor.
It landed on that flower.
You
No me muevo mucho.
I won't move much.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Butterfly" in Spanish
Is mariposa masculine or feminine?
Feminine: la mariposa, una mariposa, las mariposas.
How do you pronounce mariposa?
mah-ree-POH-sah with stress on POH.
What is a monarch butterfly in Spanish?
La mariposa monarca.
How do I say butterflies in the plural?
Las mariposas.
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