butterfly

a small insect with large wings that are often brightly colored and patterned. Butterflies feed on nectar from flowers.

mariposa

Collocations butterfly garden · butterfly wing

• The butterfly landed on the flower.

  La mariposa aterrizó en la flor.

used to describe something that is delicate, beautiful but short-lived, or easily affected by change.

frágil, delicado, efímero

Collocations butterfly effect · butterfly wings

• Her health is like a butterfly.

  Su salud es como una mariposa.