mono autista
/mono autista/from spelling rules
The English phrase "autistic monkey" is translated into Spanish as mono autista.
This phrase is used to describe a monkey that has autism.
What does it mean word for word?
The literal translation of the phrase is Mono autista.
Which one should you use?
Mono con autismo is an informal way to express 'autistic monkey'.
How do you pronounce it?
/mono autista/
Did you know?
- In Spain, describing someone as mono can be a compliment meaning they are 'cute', but in Colombia, it is a common way to describe someone with blonde hair.
- Depending on the region, mono can refer to a one-piece garment like a jumpsuit or overalls.
- The word mono has an unexpected historical connection to the Arabic word for 'baboon' or 'mandrill', specifically 'maymūn'.
Examples in context
- Ese es un mono autista.That is an autistic monkey.
- Vi un mono autista en el documental.I saw an autistic monkey in the documentary.
- El mono autista es muy tranquilo.The autistic monkey is very calm.
Example conversation
Two people are discussing a primate at a research center.
- LucíaMateo, mira a ese mono autista.Mateo, look at that autistic monkey.
- MateoSí, se comporta de forma muy especial.Yes, he behaves in a very special way.
- LucíaEs el único mono autista del grupo.He is the only autistic monkey in the group.
- MateoEs fascinante observar su comportamiento.It is fascinating to observe his behavior.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries mono, CC BY-SA 4.0.
