mono acelerado
/mono aθeleɾado/from spelling rules
The English phrase "sped monkey" is translated into Spanish as mono acelerado.
The phrase mono acelerado is used to describe a monkey that is moving or acting with excessive speed or energy.
How do you pronounce it?
/mono aθeleɾado/
Did you know?
- In Spain, calling someone mono or mona can mean they are 'cute' or 'pretty' rather than comparing them to a primate.
- While mono means 'monkey', in Spain it is also a common word for a 'onesie' or a 'jumpsuit'.
- The word mono shares an unexpected ancestor with the English 'monkey', both tracing back to the Arabic word maymūn.
Example conversation
Lucía and Daniel are watching a monkey at the zoo.
- LucíaMira a ese mono acelerado.Look at that sped monkey.
- DanielTiene demasiada energía.He has too much energy.
- LucíaNo puede quedarse quieto.He cannot stay still.
- DanielEs muy divertido verlo.It is very funny to watch him.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries mono, CC BY-SA 4.0.
