monería
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USAGE NOTE
This word is often used in the plural in the sense shown in 1).
la monería
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
a. monkeying around
Sus monerías terminaron por meterlo en problemas con el profesor.His monkeying around ended up getting him into trouble with the teacher.
b. clowning around
Jill es divertida, pero sus constantes monerías están empezando a molestarme.Jill is funny but her constant clowning around is starting to bother me.
c. messing around
Deja las monerías. Necesitas estudiar para el examen mañana.Stop messing around. You have to study for your test tomorrow.
2. (colloquial) (beautiful thing)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. cute (adjective)
Esa blusa es una monería. ¿Dónde la compraste?That's a cute top. Where did you buy it?
b. lovely (adjective)
Qué monería de vestido. Te queda muy bien.What a lovely dress. It fits you really well.
c. gorgeous (adjective)
Tu anilla de compromiso es una monería. Qué buen gusto tiene tu novio.Your engagement ring is gorgeous. Your boyfriend has really good taste.
3. (colloquial) (beautiful person)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. stunner
Tu prima es una monería. ¿Me la presentas?Your cousin is a stunner. Would you introduce us?
c. gorgeous (adjective)
El cantante de esa banda es una absoluta monería.The lead singer of the band is drop dead gorgeous.
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