Mónaco (en. Monaco)

/ˈmo.nako/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A person who lives in a monastery, dedicating themselves to religious life.
The monk rises at dawn to pray in the monastery.
El mónaco se levanta al amanecer para orar en el monasterio.
Related to a monastery or monastic life.
The monastic life is austere and dedicated to divine service.
La vida mónaco es austera y dedicada al servicio divino.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'monachus', which means 'monk'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

live like a monk
To live in an austere manner dedicated to religion.
vivir como un mónaco
be a monk of life
To dedicate your entire life to spirituality and religion.
ser un mónaco de la vida

Related Words

monastery
Place where monks live.
monasterio
monasticism
State or condition of being a monk.
monacato
monkish
Adjective related to monastic life.
mónacalo

Slang Meanings

A person who lives in a very austere manner.
Since he moved to the countryside, he lives like a monk.
Desde que se mudó al campo, vive como un mónaco.
Someone who avoids luxury.
That guy is a monk; he doesn't like to spend on unnecessary things.
Ese tipo es un mónaco, no le gusta gastar en cosas innecesarias.