¡Cállate, mono estúpido!
/ˈkaʝate ˈmono esˈtupido/word by word
The English phrase "shut up, you stupid monkey!" is translated into Spanish as ¡Cállate, mono estúpido!
How does it change in a sentence?
In this construction, the adjective estúpido typically follows the noun mono, which is the opposite of English where the adjective precedes the noun. If you use the formal usted form instead of the informal tú, the verb changes from cállate to cállese. To address more than one person, the imperative form changes to ¡Cállense!
Did you know?
- The Spanish word mono can also mean 'pretty' or 'cute' when used as an adjective in certain regions, like Spain.
- In Spanish, the phrase mono is also used as a noun to refer to a one-piece jumpsuit or coveralls.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, calling someone a mono is not always an insult and can be used as a term of endearment for children.
Examples in context
- No seas tan grosero, cállate, mono estúpido.Don't be so rude, shut up, you stupid monkey.
- ¡Cierra el pico, mono tonto! No quiero escuchar más de tus tonterías.Shut your beak, stupid monkey! I don't want to hear any more of your foolishness.
- No me molestes, ¡cállate, mono estúpido!Don't bother me, shut up, you stupid monkey!
Example conversation
Alejandro is making annoying monkey noises while Sofía is trying to study.
- Sofía¡Deja de hacer ruido, Alejandro!Stop making noise, Alejandro!
- Alejandro¡Solo estoy jugando, Sofía!I'm just playing, Sofía!
- Sofía¡Cállate, mono estúpido!Shut up, you stupid monkey!
- AlejandroEstá bien, ya me callo.Fine, I'll be quiet now.
