monos
/monos/from spelling rules
The English phrase "monkeys" is translated into Spanish as monos.
The word monos refers to primate mammals, which may or may not have tails and are typically known for their intelligence.
Which one should you use?
While monos is the word for monkeys, the specific term for apes is simios.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the word is mono.
How do you pronounce it?
/monos/
Did you know?
- The term mono can also refer to a 'jumpsuit' or 'overalls' in certain parts of Spain, a meaning entirely unrelated to primates.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, calling someone a mono or mona is actually a high compliment, meaning they are 'cute' or 'adorable'.
- The expression hacer el mono means to act like a fool or to clown around to get attention. It is used when someone is being silly or disruptive.
Examples in context
- Los simios son monos.Apes are monkeys.This sentence is useful for distinguishing between apes and monkeys using the word monos.Tatoeba #11903048 by Seael, translation #11903038 by shekitten
- Vimos monos en el zoo.We saw monkeys at the zoo.This sentence shows how to use monos when talking about seeing animals at a zoo.Tatoeba #568125 by Shishir, translation #402363 by CK
- Los monos son inteligentes.Monkeys are intelligent.This sentence demonstrates the use of monos when describing their intelligence.Tatoeba #2416275 by ildefonk, translation #3666546 by MTC
- Los primates son una clasificación de mamíferos que incluye a los monos.Primates are a classification of mammals that includes monkeys.
- Los changos son los reyes de la selva.Monkeys are the kings of the jungle.
- Ese mico siempre está saltando de rama en rama.That monkey is always jumping from branch to branch.
- Me encanta observar a los simios en el zoológico.I love watching monkeys at the zoo.
- 23 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Elena and Alejandro are watching a nature documentary together.
- ElenaEsos monos son muy divertidos.Those monkeys are very funny.
- AlejandroSí, los monos saltan por los árboles.Yes, the monkeys jump through the trees.
- ElenaMira cómo juegan los monos.Look at how the monkeys play.
- AlejandroMe encantan esos monos.I love those monkeys.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
