Monique
/monike/from spelling rules
Monique is the Spanish form of the female given name Monique.
Monique is used as a proper noun to identify a female individual.
How do you pronounce it?
/monike/
Did you know?
- In Spanish-speaking countries, names like Monique are often viewed as 'extranjerismos' and are associated with a French influence or upper-class social status.
- Spanish speakers may use the diminutive Moni as a common nickname for both Monique and Mónica.
- Unlike many Spanish names that end in a, Monique preserves its French feminine ending, which makes it stand out as distinctively non-Hispanic.
Examples in context
- ¡Hola! Soy Monique. ¿Cómo estás?Hi! I'm Monique. How are you?
- Mi amiga se llama Monique, pero la mayoría la conoce como Mónica.My friend's name is Monique, but most people know her as Mónica.
- Hola, Monique, ¿cómo ha sido tu día hasta ahora?Hi, Monique, how has your day been so far?
- Monique es mi mejor amiga.Monique is my best friend.
- ¿Conoces a Monique?Do you know Monique?
- Mañana iré a ver a Monique.Tomorrow I will go to see Monique.
Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are talking about their coworker.
- Javier¿Quién es la nueva empleada?Who is the new employee?
- SofíaSe llama Monique.Her name is Monique.
- Javier¿Ella habla español?Does she speak Spanish?
- SofíaSí, Monique habla muy bien.Yes, Monique speaks very well.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
