mi mono
/mi mono/from spelling rules
The English phrase "my monkey" is translated into Spanish as mi mono.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, mi mono is a prevalent option for "my monkey".
How do you pronounce it?
/mi mono/
Did you know?
- The phrase tener mono describes the physical craving or withdrawal symptoms an addict feels, rather than possessing a pet.
- The word mono also means 'overalls' or a 'jumpsuit' in Spanish, so mi mono could refer to a piece of clothing.
- The word mono shares an unexpected ancestor with the English word 'monkey'. Both words trace back to the Arabic term maymūn, which refers to a mandrill or baboon.
Examples in context
- ¡Mi mono se ha escapado!My monkey ran away!This sentence is useful for illustrating how to say that mi mono has escaped.Tatoeba #578933 by Shishir, translation #537045 by tomkun01
- ¡mira qué travieso es mi mono!Look at how mischievous my monkey is!
- Ese es mi mono de peluche.That is my stuffed monkey.
- Mira, mi mono está comiendo.Look, my monkey is eating.
Example conversation
Mateo and Sofía are looking at a picture in a book.
- Mateo¿Dónde está mi mono en el dibujo?Where is my monkey in the drawing?
- SofíaTu mono está debajo de la mesa.Your monkey is under the table.
- Mateo¡Ah, allí está mi mono!Ah, there is my monkey!
- SofíaEs un mono muy pequeño.It is a very small monkey.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries mi, mono, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
