Butterfly in Spanish
Butterfly in Spanish is mariposa (mah-ree-POH-sah). It's feminine: la mariposa, plural las mariposas.
- Spanish
- la mariposa
- Say it
- lah mah-ree-POH-sah
- Gender
- Feminine: la mariposa
- Plural
- las mariposas
- Also
- la mariposa in Beautiful Spanish Words
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Questions about mariposa
How do you say butterfly in Spanish?
Butterfly in Spanish is la mariposa. In beautiful spanish words, butterfly is la mariposa.
How do you pronounce mariposa?
Say it mah-ree-POH-sah. The syllable in capitals is stressed: POH. This guide follows Latin American Spanish.
Is mariposa masculine or feminine in Spanish?
mariposa is feminine, so it takes la: la mariposa. The plural is las mariposas.
What does mariposa mean in English?
In English, la mariposa means butterfly.
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Updated · Pronunciation guides use Latin American Spanish.