mono estúpido
/mono estupido/from spelling rules
The English phrase "stupid monkey" is translated into Spanish as mono estúpido.
This phrase is an insulting term used to describe a person as foolish or unintelligent.
How does it change in a sentence?
In this phrase, the adjective estúpido follows the noun mono. If you are referring to a female, both the noun and the adjective must change to the feminine forms mona estúpida. To make the phrase plural, both the noun and the adjective take the plural suffix '-s', resulting in monos estúpidos.
Did you know?
- The word mono is also used in Spanish to describe the intense craving or withdrawal symptoms felt from an addiction.
- While mono means 'monkey' in this phrase, in Spain it is also a common word for a 'jumpsuit' or 'overalls'.
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, referring to a child as a mono is an affectionate term of endearment rather than an insult.
Examples in context
- ¡Eres un mono estúpido!You are a stupid monkey!
Example conversation
Two friends are arguing after a video game loss.
- Elena¡Perdiste por ser un mono estúpido!You lost because you are a stupid monkey!
- AlejandroNo me insultes así, Elena.Don't insult me like that, Elena.
- ElenaEs la verdad, Alejandro.It is the truth, Alejandro.
- AlejandroSolo fue un error.It was just a mistake.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
