monociclo
/monoˈθiklo/masculine
The Spanish word for unicycle is monociclo.
monociclo is a masculine noun used to describe a one-wheeled pedaled cycle.
Meaning: one-wheeled pedaled cycle (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is composed of the prefix mono- (one) and ciclo (cycle).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the term monociclo is used most frequently.
How does it change in a sentence?
As a masculine noun, it is preceded by the masculine definite article el (el monociclo). The plural form is created by adding -s to the end (los monociclos).
How do you pronounce it?
/monoˈθiklo/
Did you know?
- The root of monociclo, ciclo, shares a common ancestor with the English word 'cycle' and the Greek word 'cyclone', which refers to a whirling circle.
- Spanish uses the same word monociclo for both the vehicle and the act of unicycling as a sport or circus art.
- The word monociclo shares the same Greek root as 'monologue' and 'monopoly' because the prefix mono- means 'single' or 'alone'.
Examples in context
- Hoy andé en monociclo.I rode a unicycle today.This sentence is useful for expressing the action of riding a monociclo.Tatoeba #1713867 by marcelostockle, translation #396018 by Dorenda
- Un monociclo tiene una rueda.A unicycle has one wheel.This sentence is useful for describing a property of a monociclo.Tatoeba #683163 by Shishir, translation #682415 by Source_VOA
- Un monociclo tiene una sola rueda.A unicycle has only one wheel.This sentence is useful for emphasizing that a monociclo has only one wheel.Tatoeba #1068558 by hayastan, translation #27183 by CK
- Ayer vi a alguien montando un monociclo en la calle.Yesterday, I saw someone riding a unicycle in the street.
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Example conversation
Mateo and María are at a park.
- MateoMira, ese hombre usa un monociclo.Look, that man is using a unicycle.
- MaríaEs muy difícil mantener el equilibrio.It is very difficult to keep your balance.
- MateoQuisiera aprender a montar en monociclo.I would like to learn how to ride a unicycle.
- MaríaYo prefiero usar mi bicicleta normal.I prefer to use my normal bicycle.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “unicycle” translations and entries monociclo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries monociclo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
