chunky monkey
/t͡ʃunɡi monkei/from spelling rules
The English phrase chunky monkey is used in Spanish to refer to the specific Ben & Jerry's ice cream flavor.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the term gordiflón is used to describe someone who is chubby.
Did you know?
- While 'chunky' refers to texture in English, a Spanish speaker might use con tropezones to describe the ice cream. This literally translates to 'with stumbling blocks', treating the large pieces of fruit or chocolate as obstacles in the mouth.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, the word mono means 'cute' or 'pretty' when used as an adjective for people or objects, rather than just meaning 'monkey'.
- Spanish has no single word for 'chunky' that captures both 'thick' and 'heavy'. Depending on the context, a speaker must choose between grueso for objects and rechoncho for people.
Examples in context
- Quiero un helado de chunky monkey.I want a chunky monkey ice cream.
- ¿Te gusta el sabor chunky monkey?Do you like the chunky monkey flavor?
- Compré un bote de chunky monkey.I bought a tub of chunky monkey.
Example conversation
María and Mateo are at an ice cream shop.
- María¿Qué sabor quieres probar, Mateo?What flavor do you want to try, Mateo?
- MateoMe gustaría el chunky monkey.I would like the chunky monkey.
- María¡Ese es mi favorito también!That is my favorite too!
- MateoEntonces vamos a pedir dos.Then let's order two.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
