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    Monstruos (en. Monsters)

    /mon'stɾu.os/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Creature that provokes fear or repulsion.
    In the movie, the monsters scare the children.
    En la película, los monstruos asustan a los niños.
    Person who behaves cruelly or inhumanely.
    The criminal was considered a monster due to his brutality.
    El criminal era considerado un monstruo por su brutalidad.
    Something of abnormally large size or shape.
    The sea monster was sighted near the coast.
    El monstruo marino fue avistado cerca de la costa.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'monstruosus', which means 'to produce fear'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be scary like a monster
    To do something that scares or produces fear.
    dar miedo como un monstruo
    there's no monster under the bed
    Expression that alludes to the idea that there are no unfounded fears.
    no hay monstruo debajo de la cama
    to be a workaholic
    Referring to someone who works a lot and efficiently.
    ser un monstruo de trabajo

    Related Words

    monstrosity
    Thing or being that is monstrous in appearance or behavior.
    monstruosidad
    monstrous
    That has extraordinary characteristics or causes terror.
    monstruoso

    Slang Meanings

    Referring to someone who behaves unacceptably.
    That guy is a monster, don't invite him again.
    Ese tipo es un monstruo, no lo invites más.
    Describing a poor performance or serious mistake.
    You had a monster on the exam, study more.
    Tuviste un monstruo en el examen, estudia más.