Meaning
butterfly
In a sentence
Una farfalla è sul fiore.
A butterfly is on the flower.
Hai visto quella farfalla gialla?
Did you see that yellow butterfly?
In inverno non vedo farfalle.
In winter I don't see butterflies.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| farfalla | feminine · singular |
| farfalle | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Feminine: la farfalla, le farfalle.
- Double l is important in spelling and pronunciation.
- Can also mean 'bow tie' in some contexts, but animal sense is basic.