Mona
/mona/from spelling rules
Mona is a Spanish name used for a woman or girl.
How do you pronounce it?
/mona/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, a mona refers to a specific type of traditional sweet bread or cake often eaten during Holy Week.
- The Spanish word mona is the feminine form of mono, which is the general word for 'monkey'.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, calling someone a mona does not mean they are a person named 'Mona', but rather that they are 'cute' or 'pretty'.
Examples in context
- La "Mona Lisa" tiene una hermana.The "Mona Lisa" has a sister.This sentence is useful for mentioning a sister of the Mona Lisa.Tatoeba #1687791 by marcelostockle, translation #11390344 by coyo7e
- Leonardo da Vinci comenzó a pintar la Mona Lisa en 1503.Leonardo da Vinci began painting Mona Lisa in 1503.This sentence describes when Leonardo da Vinci started painting the Mona Lisa.Tatoeba #2256558 by marcelostockle, translation #2256536 by Amastan
- Él hizo todo el camino desde Kyushu para ver la Mona Lisa.He came all the way from Kyushu to see the Mona Lisa.This sentence describes a person traveling from Kyushu to see the Mona Lisa.Tatoeba #1213805 by marcelostockle, translation #293151 by CN
- 6 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Elena is introducing her friend to Javier.
- ElenaJavier, te presento a Mona.Javier, I would like to introduce you to Mona.
- JavierHola, Mona. Mucho gusto.Hello, Mona. Nice to meet you.
- ElenaElla es mi mejor amiga.She is my best friend.
- JavierBienvenida, Mona.Welcome, Mona.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
