mono negro grande
/mono neɡɾo ɡɾande/from spelling rules
The English phrase "big black monkey" is translated into Spanish as mono negro grande.
This phrase is used to describe a primate that is characterized by both its large size and its black fur.
How do you pronounce it?
/mono neɡɾo ɡɾande/
Did you know?
- While mono means 'monkey', in some Latin American countries it is used as a colloquial term for a person with fair skin or blonde hair.
- In Spanish, calling someone mono or mona is often a way of saying they are 'cute' or 'pretty' rather than comparing them to a primate.
- The word mono is also used as a noun to describe a 'jumpsuit' or 'overall' in Spain.
Examples in context
- ¿Has visto ese gran mono negro en el zoológico? Es realmente imponente.Have you seen that big black monkey at the zoo? It's truly impressive.
- Ayúdame a encontrar el mono negro grande que se escapó. No puedo perderlo de vista.Help me find the big black monkey that escaped. I can't let it out of my sight.
- Vi un mono negro grande en la selva.I saw a big black monkey in the jungle.
- El mono negro grande saltaba por los árboles.The big black monkey was jumping through the trees.
- Ese mono negro grande es muy impresionante.That big black monkey is very impressive.
Example conversation
Elena and Alejandro are visiting a wildlife sanctuary.
- ElenaMira, Alejandro, aquel mono negro grande.Look, Alejandro, that big black monkey.
- AlejandroEs impresionante lo fuerte que parece.It is impressive how strong it looks.
- ElenaSí, es el mono negro grande más activo.Yes, it is the most active big black monkey.
- AlejandroTienes razón, no deja de saltar.You are right, it doesn't stop jumping.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
