Spanish word

mona

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈmona/

Meaning

  • adjectivecute

Example

¡Qué mona está la bebé!

What a cute baby!

Illustration for mona (cute)

More examples

La gatita es muy mona.

The kitten is very cute.

Core concept

An endearing, slightly playful appearance or gesture that invites affection.

Common phrases

  • qué mona

    how cute

  • muy mona

    very cute

  • estar mona

    look cute

Similar words

mono: Friendly charm in facial expression or gesture that makes someone feel warm and at ease.
lindo: Visually attractive or pleasant in appearance or general vibe, casually pretty.
bonito: Neat, well-formed appearance or harmonious colors that are pleasing to the eye.
tierno: Soft, gentle manner or appearance that evokes tenderness and warmth.

Definition in Spanish

Que resulta simpático o agradable por su aspecto o por su comportamiento; uso coloquial para expresar que algo o alguien es bonito o encantador.

Word origin

The adjective derives from the noun mono 'monkey', using the animal's playful charm figuratively to describe people or things as cute.

Usage tips

  • The adjective agrees with gender and number (mono/mona, monos/monas) and is mainly colloquial, so it is frequent in casual compliments but avoided in formal speech.

Other meanings

  • monkeynoun

Opposites

  • feauglyadjective

Related words

  • monadacutienoun
  • monísimoextremely cuteadjective
  • moneríacutenessnoun

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