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    Monosílabos (en. Monosyllables)

    /monoˈsi.la.bos/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Words that consist of a single syllable.
    Spanish has many monosyllables like 'sun' and 'sea'.
    El español tiene muchos monosílabos como 'sol' y 'mar'.
    Monosyllables often carry a very direct meaning.
    The monosyllable 'yes' is an affirmation.
    El monosílabo 'sí' es una afirmación.
    In poetry, monosyllables are used to create specific rhythms.
    The rhyme in this poem is based on the use of monosyllables.
    La rima en este poema se basa en el uso de monosílabos.

    Etymology

    From the Greek 'monos' meaning 'one' and 'syllable'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    decade of monosyllables
    Era or period when one-syllable words prevail.
    década de los monosílabos

    Related Words

    syllable
    Minimal sound unit in a word.
    sílaba
    polysyllable
    Word that contains more than one syllable.
    polisílabo
    diphthong
    Combination of two vowels in the same syllable.
    diptongo

    Slang Meanings

    Term sometimes used derogatorily to refer to people who lack ideas.
    He always responds with monosyllables, as if he has nothing to say.
    Siempre contesta con monosílabos, como si no tuviera nada que decir.
    Referring to a shallow conversation.
    The talk was so flat, full of monosyllables.
    La charla fue tan plana, llena de monosílabos.