Mono (en. Bun)

/ˈmono/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Mammal primate of the monkey family.

The howler monkey is known for its loud vocalization.

El mono aullador es conocido por su fuerte vocalización.

One-piece garment that covers the body.

He wore a work jumpsuit for construction.

Llevaba un mono de trabajo para la construcción.

From the Latin 'monachus', which means monk, in reference to its appearance.

to be like a monkey

To be very crazy or to behave strangely.

estar como un mono

to be a fairground monkey

To be a person who appears ridiculous or extravagant.

ser un mono de feria

to act like a monkey

To act foolishly or ridiculously.

hacer el mono

ape

Large primate, often tailless.

simio

sloth

Mammal that lives in trees, famous for its slowness.

pereza

chimpanzee

Very intelligent primate, closest to humans.

chimpancé

A person who behaves clumsily or ridiculously.

That joke left you feeling like a monkey.

Esa broma te ha dejado como un mono.

Drugs in a state of uncontrolled excitement or euphoria.

After the party, he felt like a monkey for not consuming anything.

Después de la fiesta, se quedó mono por no haber consumido nada.