Megamente
/meɡamente/from spelling rules
Megamente is the Spanish name for the character and the animated movie Megamind.
What does it mean word for word?
The name is a portmanteau of the prefix Mega- and the Spanish word mente (mind), which is a play on words because -mente is also the standard suffix used to form adverbs in Spanish. The prefix Mega- is used in Spanish just as in English to denote something very large or great. The suffix -mente is the Spanish equivalent of the English adverbial suffix -ly.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Latin American countries, Megamente may be referred to as Megamente el Malo.
How do you pronounce it?
/meɡamente/
Did you know?
- While Megamente is a name, the actual Spanish word for a 'mastermind' is mente maestra, avoiding the adverbial suffix entirely.
- Because -mente is a suffix, a Spanish speaker might see Megamente and instinctively look for an adjective preceding it to complete the adverb.
- The word mente shares its root with the English word 'mental', both coming from the Latin 'mens' meaning 'mind'.
Examples in context
- Me encanta la película de Megamente.I love the Megamind movie.
- ¿Has visto ya Megamente?Have you seen Megamind yet?
- Megamente es un villano muy divertido.Megamind is a very funny villain.
Example conversation
María and Daniel are talking about movies at home.
- María¿Quieres ver Megamente conmigo?Do you want to watch Megamind with me?
- DanielSí, me parece una buena idea.Yes, that seems like a good idea to me.
- MaríaÉl es un personaje muy gracioso.He is a very funny character.
- DanielEs verdad, vamos a verla.It's true, let's watch it.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
