English–Spanish
“monk” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈmoŋxe/
Example
El monje vive en el monasterio.
The monk lives in the monastery.
How to say “monk” in Spanish
“Monk” in Spanish is monje.
A contemplative man reading a manuscript in a monastery cloister.
Example sentences with monje
Vi a un monje en la plaza esta mañana.
I saw a monk in the square this morning.
Tips for using monje
- Distinguish monje from fraile: monjes usually live in enclosed monasteries focused on contemplation, while frailes are friars who often work among the public.