mono
/ˈmono/
The Spanish word mono means mono in English.
The adjective mono is used to describe something that has only a single audio channel.
Meaning: having only a single audio channel (adj)
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ˈmono/.
Did you know?
- The word mono can refer to a 'jumpsuit' or 'overalls' in several Spanish speaking countries.
- In some Latin American countries, mono is used as a colloquial term for someone with fair skin or blonde hair.
- The Spanish word mono for monkey is derived from the Arabic word maymūn, which referred to a baboon or mandrill.
Examples in context
- ¡Qué bonita se ve tu blusa! Seguramente lucirás mono/a en la fiesta.Your blouse looks really nice! You'll definitely look cute at the party.
- El sonido de este televisor es mono.The sound of this television is mono.
- Prefiero el audio estéreo al audio mono.I prefer stereo audio over mono audio.
- La grabación antigua es puramente mono.The old recording is purely mono.
Example conversation
Sofía and Alejandro are testing a new vintage radio.
- SofíaAlejandro, ¿escuchas bien la radio?Alejandro, can you hear the radio well?
- AlejandroSí, pero el sonido es mono.Yes, but the sound is mono.
- SofíaEs normal para un equipo tan viejo.It is normal for such old equipment.
- AlejandroTienes razón, Sofía.You are right, Sofía.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry mono, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries mono, CC BY-SA 4.0.
