mariposa
nounCEFR A1High frequency
What does “mariposa” mean in English?
butterfly
Example sentences
La mariposa es de colores.
The butterfly is colourful.
Hay mariposas en el jardín.
There are butterflies in the garden.
La mariposa vuela entre las flores.
The butterfly flies among the flowers.
How to use it
Mariposa means 'butterfly' (feminine — la mariposa). Plural mariposas. Often paired with colourful descriptions.
Common mistake
Stress on the third syllable: ma-ri-PO-sa. Don't read it as four equal syllables.