Mariposa (en. Butterfly)

ma-ri-po-sa

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A type of insect belonging to the order Lepidoptera, known for its colorful and beautiful wings.

The butterfly is often seen in gardens around flowers.

Ang mariposa ay madalas na nakikita sa mga hardin sa paligid ng mga bulaklak.

A symbol of transformation and resurrection, often used in art and literature.

In his poem, he used the butterfly as a symbol of hope.

Sa kanyang tula, ginamit niya ang mariposa bilang simbolo ng pag-asa.

from the Spanish word 'mariposa' meaning butterfly.

Butterfly of the land

A person who works for the environment, such as in farming or environmental conservation.

Mariposa ng lupain

pupa

The stage in the life of the butterfly when it becomes a chrysalis inside the cocoon.

pupa

beauty

The quality of being beautiful, often associated with butterflies due to their colorful wings.

kagandahan

A showy, cute person

She's the mariposa who always steals the spotlight at the party.

Siya yung mariposa na palaging nasa spotlight sa party.

A chick boy, someone who flirts a lot

My friend is a mariposa; he has a lot of girls he’s flirting with.

Yung tropa ko, mariposa, ang daming nililigawan.

A flirty girl or someone who's attention-seeking

There are so many mariposas on social media who love to get hype.

Ang dami ng mariposa sa social media na nanghuhype.