flor de mariposa
/floɾ de maɾiposa/from spelling rules
The English phrase "butterfly flower" is translated into Spanish as flor de mariposa.
This phrase is used to describe a flower that resembles a butterfly in its shape or color.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of flor (flower), de (of) and mariposa (butterfly).
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, flores de mariposa, you change the noun flor to flores while the modifier de mariposa remains singular.
How do you pronounce it?
/floɾ de maɾiposa/
Did you know?
- The word mariposa might originate from the religious phrase María pósate, which means 'Mary, alight!' This stems from an ancient belief that butterflies were the souls of the deceased, often associated with the Virgin Mary.
- In Spanish, mariposa is used not only for the insect but also to describe a specific type of swimming stroke and a style of bow tie.
Examples in context
- Esa flor de mariposa es muy hermosa.That butterfly flower is very beautiful.
- La flor de mariposa tiene colores brillantes.The butterfly flower has bright colors.
Example conversation
Elena and Javier are walking through a botanical garden.
- Elena¿Qué es esa flor de mariposa, Javier?What is that butterfly flower, Javier?
- JavierEs una planta exótica de Asia.It is an exotic plant from Asia.
- ElenaTiene un color naranja muy brillante.It has a very bright orange color.
- JavierSí, es muy hermosa.Yes, it is very beautiful.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, flor, mariposa, CC BY-SA 4.0.
