Monito (en. Little monkey)

/moˈnito/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Diminutive of monkey, referring to a small primate or a childlike representation of one.

The little monkey jumped from branch to branch in the zoo.

El monito saltó de rama en rama en el zoológico.

An affectionate term for a child or small person.

My little monkey is always full of energy.

Mi monito siempre está lleno de energía.

It can refer to a doll or toy that is shaped like a monkey.

I bought a stuffed little monkey for my nephew.

Le compré un monito de peluche a mi sobrino.

Comes from the Spanish 'mono', adding the diminutive suffix '-ito'.

act like a little monkey

To act playfully or comically.

hacer el monito

cute little monkey

A term of endearment for a lovable child or pet.

monito lindo

monkey

Primate of the order of primates.

mono

toy

Object intended for play.

juguete

A sweet nickname for a child.

Come here, little monkey! I'm waiting for you.

¡Ven aquí, monito! Te estoy esperando.

Used to refer to someone who behaves playfully.

Don’t act like a little monkey at the meeting.

No actúes como un monito en la reunión.