mono
/ˈmono/masculine
The Spanish word for jumpsuit is mono. Wiktionary also lists enterizo.
Meaning: similar garment (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| mono | /ˈmono/ | masculine |
| enterizo | /enteˈɾiθo/ /enteˈɾiso/ |
masculine |
Both mono and enterizo are used to refer to a one-piece garment such as a jumpsuit or a romper.
What does it mean word for word?
In the context of clothing, mono implies a single-piece garment, though the word can literally mean 'one', 'single' or 'monkey'.
Which one should you use?
Mono is a common, more colloquial way to refer to a jumpsuit or romper. In contrast, enterizo is frequently used in various Latin American countries to describe a one-piece garment.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, mono is the standard term. In various Latin American countries, enterizo is more frequent. Additionally, in certain Latin American countries, you may hear mameluco or overol used for jumpsuit.
How does it change in a sentence?
Both mono and enterizo are masculine nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈmono/
Did you know?
- The term mameluco is used for jumpsuits in some Latin American countries and is etymologically related to the 'Mamluks', the warrior caste of medieval Egypt.
- Because mono means both 'jumpsuit' and 'monkey', you can technically describe a monkey wearing a jumpsuit as a mono mono.
- The word mono is a linguistic chameleon that can mean 'jumpsuit', 'monkey', 'single', or even 'cute' depending on whether you are in Spain or Latin America.
Examples in context
- Mario lució un mono azul durante la recepción del evento.Mario wore a blue jumpsuit during the event's reception.
- Lucía compró un enterizo negro para su fiesta de cumpleaños.Lucia bought a black jumpsuit for her birthday party.
- Daniela se puso un enterito estampado para el concierto.Daniela wore a printed jumpsuit for the concert.
- Ese mono es muy elegante.That jumpsuit is very elegant.
- Compré un mono de lino.I bought a linen jumpsuit.
- Me gusta mucho tu mono azul.I really like your blue jumpsuit.
Example conversation
Lucía and Mateo are shopping for clothes in a boutique.
- Mateo¿Te gusta este mono para la fiesta?Do you like this jumpsuit for the party?
- LucíaSí, te quedaría muy bien, Mateo.Yes, it would look very good on you, Mateo.
- MateoEs un poco caro, ¿no crees?It is a bit expensive, don't you think?
- LucíaPero es un mono de muy buena calidad.But it is a jumpsuit of very good quality.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “jumpsuit” translations and entries mono, enterizo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
