Spanish · Nature, Animals & Weather
"Monkey" in Spanish: mono
el mono
A monkey is el mono (MOH-noh). It is masculine: un mono, los monos. A female monkey can be la mona.
At the zoo
El mono come una banana.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce mono
Say it
MOH-noh
/ˈmo.no/
MOH-noh. Stress MOH. Clear o vowels. Keep mono short.
"Monkey" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| el mono | the monkey Default everyday word. | Default everyday word. |
| la mona | the female monkey Female animal; also slang elsewhere—use carefully. | Female animal; also slang elsewhere—use carefully. |
| los monos | the monkeys Plural. | Plural. |
| el mono aullador | the howler monkey A common Latin American species name. | A common Latin American species name. |
How to use mono in real life
- 1At the zoo
El mono come una banana.
The monkey eats a banana.
El mono as subject.
- 2In a forest park
Hay un mono en el árbol.
There is a monkey in the tree.
Un mono for one animal.
- 3Watching a group
Los monos saltan rápido.
The monkeys jump quickly.
Los monos is the plural.
Mistakes English speakers make with mono
Incorrect: La mono trepa alto.
Correct: El mono trepa alto.
Mono is masculine. Use el mono. Mona is female.
Incorrect: Vi muchas mono en el parque.
Correct: Vi muchos monos en el parque.
Plural is monos. Match muchos with monos.
Good to know
Mono is the usual zoo and nature word in Latin America. Mona can mean a female monkey, but mona is also slang in some countries—stick to mono for clear beginner talk.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Watching monkeys in a nature park
ChatPal
Mira ese mono en la rama.
Look at that monkey on the branch.
You
El mono es muy rápido.
The monkey is very fast.
ChatPal
Hay más arriba.
There are more higher up.
You
No quiero asustarlos.
I don't want to scare them.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Monkey" in Spanish
Is mono masculine or feminine?
Masculine: el mono. A female can be la mona.
Is mona always polite?
For the animal, mona is fine. In slang mona can mean other things—use mono if unsure.
How do you pronounce mono?
MOH-noh with stress on MOH.
How do I say monkeys in the plural?
Los monos.
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