Monkey in Spanish
The Spanish word for 'monkey' is 'mono', pronounced MOH-noh (IPA: /ˈmono/). It is an A1-level masculine noun (plural: monos).
Pronunciation: MOH-noh
| Spanish | mono |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | MOH-noh · /ˈmono/ |
| Part of speech | noun (masculine) |
| Plural | monos |
| Level | A1 (beginner-friendly) |
Example Sentences with 'mono'
- El mono salta de rama en rama.
The monkey jumps from branch to branch. - ¿Los monos comen solo plátanos?
Do monkeys eat only bananas? - En la selva escuchamos a los monos gritando en los árboles.
In the jungle we heard the monkeys shouting in the trees. - El mono más pequeño del zoológico le robó la gorra a un visitante distraído.
The smallest monkey at the zoo stole a cap from a distracted visitor.
Common Phrases with 'mono'
- dormir la mona
to sleep off a hangover - ser el último mono
to be the least important person (Spain) - aunque la mona se vista de seda, mona se queda
you can't make a silk purse out of a sow's ear
How to Use 'mono'
As an adjective in Spain, 'mono/mona' means 'cute' ('¡qué vestido tan mono!'). 'Mono' can also mean overalls or a jumpsuit, and in Spain 'tener mono de algo' means to crave something.
Regional note: In Colombia, 'mono/mona' means a blond or fair-haired person and is completely normal; in Chile, 'monos' can mean cartoons ('monitos animados').
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Frequently Asked Questions
'Monkey' in Spanish is 'mono', pronounced MOH-noh.
It is spelled m-o-n-o.
'Mono' is masculine: you say 'el mono'.
The plural of 'mono' is 'monos'.
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