Moño (en. Bun)

/ˈmoɲo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Definition: Hairstyle that consists of gathering the hair into a ball or a high ponytail.

Example Sentence: She is wearing an elegant bun for the party.

Ella lleva un moño elegante para la fiesta.

Definition: Bow or ribbon used for decoration.

Example Sentence: I bought a red bun to decorate the gift.

Compré un moño rojo para decorar el regalo.

Definition: Relationship of kinship or consanguinity that refers to a family group.

Example Sentence: The family bun is celebrated every year.

El moño de la familia se celebra cada año.

Etymology/Origin: It comes from the Spanish term 'moño', which in turn derives from the Latin 'monium'.

Common Phrase: to make a bun

Common Phrase (Meaning): To gather or tie in one place, like hair.

hacer moño

Common Phrase: to have a high bun

Common Phrase (Meaning): To have or wear the hair gathered in an elevated position.

tener un moño alto

Common Phrase: flower bun

Common Phrase (Meaning): An ornament used to beautify something, usually made with ribbons.

moño de flor

Related Word: ponytail

Related Word (Description): Hairstyle in which the hair is gathered back and tied at a point.

coleta

Related Word: bow

Related Word (Description): Ribbon that is formed into a decorative knot.

lazo

Related Word: braid

Related Word (Description): Hairstyle that involves taking strands of hair and interweaving them.

trenza

Slang Meaning: Colloquial term for a ponytail or gathered hairstyle.

Slang Example: That girl always wears a bun when she exercises.

Esa chica siempre lleva un moño cuando hace ejercicio.

Slang Meaning: Used to describe something that is in disorder or poorly done.

Slang Example: This project looks like a mess, we need to organize it better.

Este proyecto parece un moño, necesitamos organizarlo mejor.