Soy un mono
/soi un mono/from spelling rules
The English phrase "I am a monkey" is translated into Spanish as Soy un mono.
Soy un mono is used to state that you are a monkey.
Did you know?
- While Soy un mono uses the verb ser for a permanent state, using Estoy mono changes the meaning entirely to 'I look cute right now'.
- In various Latin American dialects, calling someone a mono can be a colloquial way to describe a person with light skin or blonde hair, regardless of their actual ancestry.
- The word mono can also refer to a 'jumpsuit' or 'overalls' in Spanish. If someone says me pongo el mono, they are talking about putting on work clothes, not transforming into a monkey.
Examples in context
- Soy un mono en este juego.I am a monkey in this game.
- No es una broma, soy un mono.It is not a joke, I am a monkey.
- En el teatro, soy un mono.In the play, I am a monkey.
Example conversation
Daniel and Elena are playing a role-playing game together.
- Daniel¿Qué personaje eres tú?What character are you?
- ElenaYo soy una leona.I am a lioness.
- Daniel¡Entiendo! Soy un mono.I see! I am a monkey.
- Elena¡Qué divertido es Daniel!Daniel is so funny!
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
