odio los monos
/odjo los monos/from spelling rules
In Spanish, "i hate monkeys" is translated as odio los monos.
This phrase is used to express a strong dislike for monkeys. The word monos means monkeys, and odio is the form for "I hate".
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of odio (I hate), los (the, masculine plural) and monos (monkeys).
How does it change in a sentence?
In Spanish, when you are expressing a general dislike for a category of things, you must use the definite article los. If you are referring to monkeys as sentient beings or characters in a story rather than just animals, you might use the personal a construction: odio a los monos.
Did you know?
- In some Latin American countries, mono is used as a colloquial term for a person with fair skin or blond hair, regardless of their actual relation to monkeys.
- The word mono is a common way to say 'cute' or 'pretty' in Spain, so saying odio los monos might sound like you are expressing a strange dislike for things that are adorable.
- While monos means 'monkeys', it is also the standard Spanish word for 'overalls' or 'jumpsuits' in many countries.
Examples in context
- En mi opinión, detesto a los monos debido a su comportamiento impredecible.In my opinion, I hate monkeys due to their unpredictable behavior.
- No soporto a los monos, siempre terminan haciendo travesuras en mi jardín.I can't stand monkeys. They always end up causing mischief in my garden.
- Odio los monos de la selva.I hate the monkeys of the jungle.
- No quiero verlos, odio los monos.I don't want to see them, I hate monkeys.
- La verdad es que odio los monos.The truth is that I hate monkeys.
Example conversation
Sofía and Javier are talking about their upcoming trip to a zoo.
- Sofía¿Quieres ir a la sección de primates?Do you want to go to the primate section?
- JavierNo, gracias, odio los monos.No, thanks, I hate monkeys.
- Sofía¡Qué extraño, a mí me encantan!How strange, I love them!
- JavierPues, prefiero ver a los leones.Well, I prefer seeing the lions.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
