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Monotema

One-track mind / Always talking about the same thing

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What does it mean?

"Monotema" describes someone who only talks about one topic — they're obsessed with one thing. "Eres un monotema" = "you're always going on about the same thing". A light-hearted way to call someone out for being repetitive.

How to use it

Playful teasing. Use when someone keeps bringing up the same subject.

Example sentences

You're always talking about the same thing!

¡Eres un monotema!

Stop with the same topic.

Ya deja el monotema.

Related phrases

Vaina

Thing / Stuff / Situation

Sapo

Snitch / Tattletale / Nosy person

More everyday phrases

Ahorita

In a moment / Right now / Later

Listo

Ready / OK / Done / Sure

Dale

Let's do it / Go ahead / Come on

Sumercé

You (formal/respectful, Bogotá)

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