B2 noun Neutral

butterfly

/ˈbʌtərflaɪ/

A butterfly is an insect with four large, often brightly colored wings that are covered with tiny scales. It develops from a caterpillar and is typically active during the day, visiting flowers to feed on nectar.

Ejemplos

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A bright yellow butterfly fluttered around the garden, landing occasionally on the daisies.

A bright yellow butterfly fluttered around the garden, landing occasionally on the daisies.

2

Conservation efforts are required to protect the endangered butterfly species indigenous to this rainforest.

Conservation efforts are required to protect the endangered butterfly species indigenous to this rainforest.

3

I'm so nervous about the presentation that I have butterflies in my stomach.

I'm so nervous about the presentation that I have butterflies in my stomach.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
butterfly
Verb
butterfly
Adjetivo
butterflied
Relacionado
butterflying
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Truco para recordar

Think of 'butter' that can 'fly'—legend says they were named because they were thought to steal butter or because their excrement looks like butter.

Quiz rápido

He's such a ____; he knows everyone at this party and talks to everyone.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: social butterfly

Ejemplos

1

A bright yellow butterfly fluttered around the garden, landing occasionally on the daisies.

everyday

A bright yellow butterfly fluttered around the garden, landing occasionally on the daisies.

2

Conservation efforts are required to protect the endangered butterfly species indigenous to this rainforest.

formal

Conservation efforts are required to protect the endangered butterfly species indigenous to this rainforest.

3

I'm so nervous about the presentation that I have butterflies in my stomach.

informal

I'm so nervous about the presentation that I have butterflies in my stomach.

4

Metamorphosis in the butterfly involves a complete transformation from larva to pupa and finally to the imago stage.

academic

Metamorphosis in the butterfly involves a complete transformation from larva to pupa and finally to the imago stage.

5

To improve our market reach, we must adopt a butterfly strategy, expanding delicately into several niche sectors at once.

business

To improve our market reach, we must adopt a butterfly strategy, expanding delicately into several niche sectors at once.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
butterfly
Verb
butterfly
Adjetivo
butterflied
Relacionado
butterflying

Colocaciones comunes

social butterfly a person who is very social and moves easily between different groups
butterfly effect the idea that small causes can have large effects
butterfly stroke a swimming style performed on the chest with both arms moving together
monarch butterfly a specific, well-known orange and black migratory butterfly
butterfly net a mesh net used for catching butterflies

Frases Comunes

butterflies in one's stomach

to feel very nervous or excited

to butterfly a joint

to cut meat or fish nearly in half so it opens out flat

float like a butterfly

to move gracefully and lightly

Se confunde a menudo con

butterfly vs moth

Moths are typically nocturnal and have feathery antennae, while butterflies are diurnal and have club-tipped antennae.

butterfly vs flutter

Flutter is the verb describing the movement, while butterfly is the name of the insect.

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Notas de uso

While primarily used for the insect, 'butterfly' is frequently used in idiomatic English to describe social behavior or nervous feelings.

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Errores comunes

Learners often forget the plural form 'butterflies' (changing -y to -ies) or misuse the idiom 'butterflies in my stomach' in professional contexts where it might sound too informal.

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Truco para recordar

Think of 'butter' that can 'fly'—legend says they were named because they were thought to steal butter or because their excrement looks like butter.

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Origen de la palabra

Derived from Old English 'buterfloge', which literally means 'butter fly'.

Patrones gramaticales

Countable noun Plural: butterflies Used as a transitive verb when referring to food preparation
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Contexto cultural

In many cultures, the butterfly is a symbol of the soul, rebirth, and the ephemeral nature of life.

Quiz rápido

He's such a ____; he knows everyone at this party and talks to everyone.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: social butterfly

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