Mon (en. Mon)

/mon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Affectionate term to refer to a person.
Hello, mon! How are you?
¡Hola, mon! ¿Cómo estás?
Word used to express closeness or friendship.
He has been my mon for years.
Es mi mon desde hace años.
Synonym for companion or friend in some contexts.
I went out with my mons over the weekend.
Salí con mis mons el fin de semana.

Etymology

Derives from the English 'man', adapted in friendship contexts in certain communities.

Common Phrases and Expressions

my dear mon
Affectionate term to refer to someone very close.
mon querido
what’s up, mon!
Colloquial expression to greet a friend.
¡qué pasa, mon!
mon of my heart
Tender way to refer to a very loved person.
mon de mi corazón

Related Words

pana
Colloquial term for friend or companion.
pana
bro
Word in English that is also used in Spanish to refer to a friend.
bro
compañero
Person who shares an activity or situation.
compañero

Slang Meanings

Friend or companion in an informal context.
Out with the mons on Friday.
Saliendo con los mons el viernes.
Affectionate term to refer to a loved one.
I love you so much, mon.
Te quiero mucho, mon.