tener mariposas en el estómago

Language: es

1.
SpainLatin Americaneutral
- Literally, to have butterflies in the stomach; to feel a fluttering sensation in the abdomen.
2.
SpainLatin Americainformalcolloquial
- To feel nervous, anxious, or excited, especially because of anticipation or romantic feelings.

Examples:

ES: Es como tener mariposas en el estómago, pero...
EN: It's kind of like butterflies, a lot more like...
ES: Creo que quizás simplemente olvidaste lo que es tener mariposas en el estómago, y lo confundes con amor.
EN: I think that you probably just forgot what it's like to have butterflies in your stomach, and you're mistaking that for love.

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