meme
/ˈmeme/masculine
The Spanish word for meme is meme. Wiktionary also lists momo.
Meaning: media copied and circulated online (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| meme | /ˈmeme/ | masculine |
| momo | /ˈmomo/ | Internet, masculine, slang |
The term refers to media copied and circulated online.
Which one should you use?
While meme is the standard term, momo is a slang version used specifically in certain online communities.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The borrowed English word meme is widely recognized and used in Spanish conversations. momo is slang.
How does it change in a sentence?
meme is a masculine noun, so it is preceded by the masculine article el.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈmeme/
Did you know?
- The slang term momo may trace its roots back to the Greek god of satire and mockery, Μῶμος.
- In some Spanish-speaking online circles, using momo instead of meme serves as a shibboleth to identify users from specific image-board subcultures.
Examples in context
- Un meme es una imagen, video o frase cómica que se difunde rápidamente por el internet.A meme is a humorous image, video or words that spread rapidly on the internet.This sentence is useful for defining what a meme is.Tatoeba #8962687 by ecorralest101, translation #8962370 by Hybrid
- ¡Mira este meme tan gracioso! Me hizo reír mucho.Look at this funny meme! It made me laugh a lot.
- ¡Diviértete con los memes!Have fun with memes!
- Ese meme es muy divertido.That meme is very funny.
- Vi un meme sobre gatos ayer.I saw a meme about cats yesterday.
Example conversation
Two friends are looking at their phones during a break.
- María¿Viste el meme nuevo de Twitter?Did you see the new Twitter meme?
- JavierNo, pásamelo por WhatsApp.No, send it to me via WhatsApp.
- MaríaEs un meme muy gracioso.It is a very funny meme.
- Javier¡Es verdad! Me encanta.It's true! I love it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “meme” translations and entries meme, momo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries meme, momo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
