mongol
/monˈɡol/masculine
The English phrase Mongolian translates to Spanish as mongol.
The term mongol is used to refer to both the Mongolian language and the Mongolian nationality.
Meaning: language of Mongolia (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the variation mongolés is used for Mongolian.
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
/monˈɡol/
Did you know?
- In Spain and parts of Latin America, the word mongol is frequently used as a highly offensive slur to describe someone with an intellectual disability. Using it to describe a nationality can lead to severe misunderstandings in casual settings.
- Unlike the English word 'Mongolian', which is always capitalized, mongol and mongolés are written in lowercase in Spanish when used as adjectives or nouns for the language.
- The word mongolés is an example of the Spanish tendency to apply the -és suffix to foreign nationalities, similar to francés or inglés, even when a shorter root like mongol exists.
Examples in context
- Hay seis frases en mongol en Tatoeba por ahora.There are six sentences in Mongolian in Tatoeba as of now.This sentence shows how to mention the number of Mongolian sentences in a specific context.Tatoeba #1210263 by marcelostockle, translation #531476 by Miktsoanit
- ¿Habláis mongol?Do you speak Mongolian?This sentence is a way to ask if someone speaks Mongolian.Tatoeba #11672447 by Seael, translation #11672177 by Adelpa
- El dinosaurio mongol se vendió en Nueva York por un millón de dólares.The Mongolian dinosaur was sold in New York for a million dollars.This sentence describes a Mongolian dinosaur being sold.Tatoeba #2436388 by fgreco, translation #1597521 by Dejo
- El idioma mongol es muy interesante.The Mongolian language is very interesting.
- Mi colega es de origen mongol.My colleague is of Mongolian origin.
- Cocinar platos mongoles es una delicia.Cooking Mongolian dishes is a delight.
- 3 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Elena and Daniel are discussing a language course.
- ElenaDaniel, ¿te gustaría aprender mongol?Daniel, would you like to learn Mongolian?
- DanielNo lo sé, ¿es muy difícil el mongol?I don't know, is Mongolian very difficult?
- ElenaDicen que es un idioma fascinante.They say it is a fascinating language.
- DanielEntonces busquemos un profesor de mongol.Then let's look for a Mongolian teacher.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “mongolian” translations and entries mongol, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
