Monótono (en. Monotonous)

/monoˈtono/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That does not vary in tone or intensity.
The music was so monotonous that it made me feel drowsy.
La música era tan monótona que me hizo sentir somnoliento.
Quality of being boring or tedious due to lack of changes.
His story was monotonous and did not hold my interest.
Su relato fue monótono y no mantuvo mi interés.
Description of a constant sound without nuances.
The noise of the fan was monotonous and relaxing.
El ruido del ventilador resultaba monótono y relajante.

Etymology

Comes from the Greek 'monos' meaning 'one' and 'tonos' meaning 'tone'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

monotonous life
Refers to a life that lacks emotions or changes.
vida monótona
monotonous speech
A speech presented without variations in tone.
discurso monótono
monotonous days
Days that are all the same and boring.
días monótonos

Related Words

monotony
State or condition of being monotonous.
monotonía
unison
Sound or movement that occurs at the same time and in the same way.
unísono
repetition
Act of repeating something.
repetición

Slang Meanings

Monotony
I'm so tired of this routine, it’s pure monotony.
Estoy tan cansado de esta rutina, es pura monótona.
Dull
That movie is very dull, it has nothing exciting.
Esa película es muy sosa, no tiene nada emocionante.