hola mono
/ola mono/from spelling rules
The phrase "hi monkey" in Spanish is hola mono.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the phrase Hola, simio is used as a literal translation of "Hi monkey".
Did you know?
- The word mono is used in Spain to describe a 'onesie' or a single-piece garment, such as a jumpsuit.
- The English word 'monkey' and the Spanish word mono share a distant ancestor in the Arabic word maymūn, which specifically meant 'baboon' or 'mandrill'.
- The word mono has a surprising double meaning in Spain, where it can also mean 'cute' or 'lovely' when describing an object or a person.
Examples in context
- Hola mono, ¿cómo estás?Hi monkey, how are you?
- Dijo: hola mono, y se fue.He said: hi monkey, and left.
Example conversation
Two friends are joking around at a park.
- Elena¡Hola mono!Hi monkey!
- Alejandro¡Hola, Elena! ¿Qué tal?Hi, Elena! What's up?
- ElenaTodo bien, solo bromeaba.Everything is fine, I was just joking.
- AlejandroYa lo sé.I know.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries hola, mono, CC BY-SA 4.0.
