monos negros
/monos neɡɾos/from spelling rules
The English phrase "black monkeys" is translated into Spanish as monos negros.
This phrase is used to describe monkeys that possess black fur.
Which one should you use?
You may encounter Simios negros in specific professional settings.
How does it change in a sentence?
If you are referring to a single female monkey, the phrase changes to the feminine singular form mona negra.
How do you pronounce it?
/monos neɡɾos/
Did you know?
- In Colombia, the word mono is commonly used to describe a person with fair skin or blonde hair, regardless of whether they have any monkey-like traits.
- The word mono can also refer to a 'jumpsuit' or 'overalls' in several Spanish speaking regions.
- While negro is the literal color, in many Spanish-speaking Caribbean cultures, calling a person negro or negrita is often a term of affection used between friends regardless of their actual skin tone.
Examples in context
- La selva está llena de monos negros.The jungle is full of black monkeys.
- Vimos unos monos negros en la selva.We saw some black monkeys in the jungle.
- Los monos negros trepan muy rápido.The black monkeys climb very fast.
- Hay varios monos negros en ese árbol.There are several black monkeys in that tree.
Example conversation
Elena and Mateo are looking at a nature book.
- ElenaMira, Mateo, estos monos negros son lindos.Look, Mateo, these black monkeys are cute.
- MateoSí, tienen un pelaje muy brillante.Yes, they have very shiny fur.
- Elena¿Sabes dónde viven los monos negros?Do you know where black monkeys live?
- MateoCreo que viven en Asia.I think they live in Asia.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
