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    Mona (en. Bow)

    /ˈmona/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A female primate that belongs to the monkey family.
    The monkey is an animal that lives in the jungle.
    La mona es un animal que vive en la selva.
    A pastry sweet consumed during Holy Week.
    The Easter cake is a traditional gift in Spain.
    La mona de Pascua es un regalo tradicional en España.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'mūnus', which refers to a gift or something special.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Easter cake
    A typical celebratory sweet given during the Holy Week festivities.
    mona de Pascua
    to act silly
    An expression meaning not to take a situation seriously.
    hacer mona

    Related Words

    monkey
    Primates of the order primates that have similar characteristics.
    mono
    Easter
    A religious celebration commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
    pascua

    Slang Meanings

    A clueless or silly person.
    Don’t be silly, pay attention to what I’m saying.
    No seas mona, presta atención a lo que te digo.
    A pretty or attractive girl.
    She is a beauty; everyone looks at her when she passes by.
    Ella es una mona, todos la miran cuando pasa.