Spanish Conversation · Level 142
45 words
Spanish word
monótono
Pronunciation
IPA/moˈnotono/
Meaning
- adjectiveboring
Example
La conversación fue monótona.
The conversation was boring.
More examples
La rutina diaria se volvió monótona para ella.
The daily routine became monotonous for her.
Core concept
A flat, unexpressive delivery.
Common phrases
conversación monótona
monotonous conversation
rutina monótona
monotonous routine
trabajo monótono
monotonous job
Similar words
aburrido: Fails to interest or engage, causing people to feel bored.
tedioso: Drags on in time so it feels tiresome and boring.
mecánico: Acts or sounds like a machine, with fixed motions and no feeling.
repetitivo: Consists of repeated identical elements with no change.
Definition in Spanish
Que no presenta cambios en el tono, el ritmo o la intensidad, resultando uniforme y a menudo aburrido.
Word origin
Spanish monótono derives from Greek monos 'single' and tonos 'tone' through Latin, so the idea of a single tone develops into a descriptor for uniform or unvaried sound or pace.
Usage tips
- Monótono typically describes how something is delivered (voice, music, or pacing) while aburrido more often labels something that causes boredom.