Mariposa tecknicolor Fito Paez Translation Meaning and Lyrics

Song Meaning

'Mariposa tecknicolor' means 'Technicolor butterfly' in English. It is a name of a song by 'Fito Paez' human translated here by a native speaker.

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Lyrics and Translations

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Original Lyrics: Todas las mañanas que viví

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Aligned Translation: all the mornings that I live

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Original Lyrics: Todas las calles donde me escondí

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Aligned Translation: All the streets where I hid myself

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Original Lyrics: El encantamiento de un amor

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Aligned Translation: The enchantment of a love

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Original Lyrics: El sacrificio de mis madres

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Aligned Translation: The sacrifice of my mothers

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Original Lyrics: Los zapatos de charol

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Aligned Translation: Patent leather shoes

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Original Lyrics: Los domingos en el club

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Aligned Translation: the Sundays in the club

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Original Lyrics: Salvo que Cristo sigue allí en la cruz

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Aligned Translation: Except that Christ is still there on the cross

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Original Lyrics: Las columnas de la catedral y la tribuna

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Aligned Translation: the column of the cathedral and the tribune

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Original Lyrics: Grita gol, el lunes por la capital

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Aligned Translation: Shout Goal , on Monday for the capital

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Original Lyrics: Todos yiran y yiran

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Aligned Translation: Everyone will go and go and go

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Original Lyrics: Todos bajo el sol

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Aligned Translation: All under the sun

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Original Lyrics: Se proyecta la vida

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Aligned Translation: Life is projected

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Original Lyrics: Mariposa tecknicolor

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Aligned Translation: Technicolor butterfly

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Original Lyrics: Cada vez que me miras

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Aligned Translation: Every time you look at me

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Original Lyrics: Cada sensación

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Aligned Translation: Every feeling

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Original Lyrics: Se proyecta la vida

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Aligned Translation: Life is projected

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Original Lyrics: Mariposa tecknicolor

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Aligned Translation: Technicolor butterfly

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Original Lyrics: Vi sus caras de resignación

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Aligned Translation: I saw their faces of resignation

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Original Lyrics: Los vi felices llenos de dolor

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Aligned Translation: them I saw happy full of pain

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Original Lyrics: Ellas cocinaban el arroz

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Aligned Translation: They cooked the rice

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Original Lyrics: Él levantaba sus principios

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Aligned Translation: He raised his principles

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Original Lyrics: De sutil emperador

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Aligned Translation: Of subtle emperor

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Original Lyrics: Todo al fin se sucedió

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Aligned Translation: Everything finally happened

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Original Lyrics: Solo que el tiempo no los esperó

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Aligned Translation: Only time did not wait for them

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Original Lyrics: La melancolía de morir en este mundo

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Aligned Translation: The melancholy of dying in this world

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Original Lyrics: Y de vivir sin una estúpida razón

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Aligned Translation: And to live without a stupid reason

Free Translation: And to live without a stupid reason

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Original Lyrics: Todos yiran y yiran

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Aligned Translation: Everyone will go and go and go

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Original Lyrics: Todos bajo el sol

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Aligned Translation: All under the sun

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Original Lyrics: Se proyecta la vida

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Aligned Translation: Life is projected

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Original Lyrics: Mariposa tecknicolor

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Aligned Translation: Technicolor butterfly

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Original Lyrics: Cada vez que me miras

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Aligned Translation: Every time you look at me

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Original Lyrics: Cada sensación

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Aligned Translation: Every feeling

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Original Lyrics: Se proyecta la vida

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Aligned Translation: Life is projected

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Original Lyrics: Mariposa tecknicolor

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Aligned Translation: Technicolor butterfly

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Original Lyrics: Yo te conozco de antes

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Aligned Translation: I know you from before

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Original Lyrics: Desde antes del ayer

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Aligned Translation: Since before yesterday

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Original Lyrics: Yo te conozco de antes

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Aligned Translation: I know you from before

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Original Lyrics: Cuando me fui, no me alejé

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Aligned Translation: When I left , I didn't walk away

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Original Lyrics: Llevo la voz cantante

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Aligned Translation: I carry the singing voice

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Original Lyrics: Llevo la luz del tren

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Aligned Translation: I take the light of the

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Original Lyrics: Llevo un destino errante

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Aligned Translation: I carry a wandering destiny

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Original Lyrics: Llevo tus marcas en mi piel

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Aligned Translation: I wear your marks on my skin

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Original Lyrics: Y hoy solo te vuelvo a ver

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Aligned Translation: And today I only see you again

Free Translation: And today I only see you again

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Original Lyrics: Y hoy solo te vuelvo a ver

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Aligned Translation: And today I only see you again

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Original Lyrics: Y hoy solo te vuelvo a ver

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Aligned Translation: And today I only see you again

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Review

 Song Info   "Mariposa Tecknicolor" is a song by Argentine musician Fito Paez. It was released in 1998 as part of his album titled "Abre." The song is widely recognized as one of his most iconic and beloved tracks.

: "Mariposa Tecknicolor" is a whimsical and poetic song that captures the feeling of youthful, colorful love. The lyrics are filled with vivid and imaginative imagery, and the melody is both catchy and emotional, making it a timeless classic in Latin American rock music.

 Song Emotion 

The song conveys a sense of nostalgia, joy, and a touch of melancholy. It's a celebration of love's vibrant and transformative power, evoking emotions of tenderness and longing.

 Learning Facts for Spanish Students  

  • Fito Paez's lyrics often feature creative and metaphorical language, providing Spanish learners with an opportunity to explore rich and imaginative vocabulary.
  • The song's narrative structure can help students understand storytelling in Spanish through its vivid descriptions and emotional depth.

 Interesting Facts about the Song  

  • "Mariposa Tecknicolor" is considered one of Fito Paez's signature songs and is frequently performed in his concerts.
  • The title "Mariposa Tecknicolor" is a play on words, combining "mariposa" (butterfly) and "technicolor," suggesting a vibrant and technicolor world.
  • The song has been covered and celebrated by various artists across Latin America, testifying to its enduring popularity.

 Music Video Description   

The official music video for "Mariposa Tecknicolor" showcases various colorful and surreal visuals, complementing the song's whimsical theme. It features scenes of Fito Paez performing the song intercut with dreamlike sequences. The video enhances the song's whimsy and emotional depth.

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Average Ratings

Most people find the song lyrics easy to understand lyrics, lyrics sung fast and it has hard to remember verbs and nouns

Most words used are in very common daily usage.RAE

Mariposa tecknicolor has 145 BPM (beats per minute)

Mariposa tecknicolor is suitable for DELE A2 Level students in terms of language complexity.

References

RAE Based on a median word frequency of 978 using the frequency database from the Royal Spanish Academy (La Real Academia Española)

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