chico mono
/t͡ʃiko mono/from spelling rules
The English phrase "monkey boy" translates to Spanish as chico mono.
This phrase is used to describe a boy who is considered cute or attractive.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /tʃiko mono/.
Did you know?
- Be careful with your audience, as using mono to mean 'cute' is highly common in Spain but may sound confusing or literal in many Latin American countries.
- The word chico is believed by some historians to have been borrowed from the Yucatec Maya word chiʼik.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, mono can also refer to a one-piece jumpsuit or coveralls.
Examples in context
- Ese chico mono es de mi clase.That cute boy is in my class.
- ¡Mira qué chico mono!Look what a cute boy!
- Tu hermano es un chico mono.Your brother is a cute boy.
Example conversation
Two friends are looking at a photo on a phone.
- Lucía¿Viste a ese chico mono en la foto?Did you see that cute boy in the photo?
- AlejandroSí, es un chico mono muy guapo.Yes, he is a very handsome cute boy.
- LucíaMe gusta mucho su estilo.I really like his style.
- AlejandroA ti te encanta cualquier chico mono.You love any cute boy.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries chico, mono, CC BY-SA 4.0.
