pellizco de monja
/peʝiθko de monxa/from spelling rules
The English phrase "purple nurple" is translated into Spanish as pellizco de monja.
This phrase refers to a prank that involves twisting and pulling someone's nipple.
Did you know?
- The use of monja in this prank reflects a cultural stereotype of stern, disciplining nuns in traditional Spanish Catholic schools.
- In Spanish, pellizco can also mean a 'small piece' or 'bit' of something, such as a snack or a fragment of a song.
- The word monja traces its lineage back to the Ancient Greek word μόνος, meaning 'alone', which describes the solitary lifestyle of a monk or nun.
Example conversation
Two friends are joking around in the locker room.
- Lucía¡Ay! ¿Por qué me hiciste un pellizco de monja?Ow! Why did you give me a purple nurple?
- DanielSolo era una broma, Lucía.It was just a joke, Lucía.
- Lucía¡Duele mucho, Daniel!It hurts a lot, Daniel!
- DanielPerdón, no volveré a hacerlo.Sorry, I won't do it again.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, monja, pellizco, CC BY-SA 4.0.
