English–Spanish
“monkey” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈsimjo/
Example
¡Mira ese simio en el árbol!
Look at that monkey in the tree!
How to say “monkey” in Spanish
“Monkey” in Spanish is simio.
Ape-like primate, typically lacking a tail and resembling humans.
Example sentences with simio
Los cuidadores alimentan a los simios cada mañana.
The caretakers feed the monkeys every morning.
Tips for using simio
- Everyday Spanish more often uses mono or a specific species name for 'monkey', while simio is more technical or pejorative in casual speech.