What does "mariposa" mean in English?

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Spanish

mariposa

English

butterfly

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Examples of how to use "mariposa" in Spanish

Spanish
Una mariposa se posó en la flor.
English
A butterfly landed on the flower.
Spanish
Vi una mariposa en el jardín.
English
I saw a butterfly in the garden.
Spanish
La mariposa tiene alas muy coloridas.
English
The butterfly has very colorful wings.
Spanish
Una mariposa se posó en mi mano.
English
A butterfly landed on my hand.
Spanish
¿Dónde está la mariposa ahora mismo?
English
Where is the butterfly right now?

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