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Mono / Mona

Blonde / Fair-skinned person

MOH-noh / MOH-nah

What does it mean?

In Colombia, "mono" (male) or "mona" (female) refers to a blonde or fair-skinned person — it's a common nickname and not considered offensive. If you're blonde or fair-skinned, Colombians will likely call you "el mono" or "la mona".

How to use it

Used affectionately to refer to or address fair or blonde people. Very common across Colombia.

Example sentences

Hey blonde!

¡Ey, mono!

The blonde girl is very pretty.

La mona está muy bonita.

Related phrases

Bacano

Cool / Awesome / Great

Parcero / Parce

Friend / Buddy / Bro

More slang phrases

Bacano

Cool / Awesome / Great

Chévere

Cool / Nice / Great

Parcero / Parce

Friend / Buddy / Bro

Berraco / Verraco

Badass / Impressive / Tough

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