monógamo
/moˈnoɡamo/
The Spanish word for monogamous is monógamo.
The adjective is used to describe the state of being married to one person at a time.
Meaning: being married to one person at a time (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective must agree in gender with the person being described, using the feminine form monógama for a woman. The plural form monógamos is used when referring to a group of men or a mixed-gender group. The plural form monógamas is used when referring exclusively to a group of women.
How do you pronounce it?
/moˈnoɡamo/
Did you know?
- The Greek roots of monógamo imply not just having one partner at a time, but 'marrying only once' in a lifetime.
- While monógamo is the formal term, Spanish speakers often use the phrase pareja estable to describe a monogamous relationship without mentioning marriage.
- The prefix mono in monógamo is a linguistic relative of the English word 'monocle', as both derive from the Greek word for 'single'.
Examples in context
- Prefiero tener una relación de pareja exclusiva, donde solo estemos tú y yo.I prefer to have an exclusive couple relationship, where it's just you and me.
- Él es un hombre monógamo.He is a monogamous man.
- Ellas prefieren un estilo de vida monógamo.They prefer a monogamous lifestyle.
- No creo que sea un modelo monógamo.I don't think it is a monogamous model.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Elena are talking about their relationship values.
- AlejandroPara mí, es importante ser monógamo.For me, it is important to be monogamous.
- ElenaEstoy de acuerdo, Elena también lo es.I agree, Elena is also monogamous.
- Alejandro¿Crees que es difícil hoy en día?Do you think it is difficult nowadays?
- ElenaNo, si ambos quieren un vínculo monógamo.No, if both want a monogamous bond.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “monogamous” translations and entries monógamo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries monógamo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
