No. 9,885 in Catalan
mona
"Mona" in Catalan refers to a traditional Easter cake or pastry, often decorated with chocolate and eggs.
In a sentence
La mona de Pasqua és una tradició molt popular a Catalunya.
The Easter cake is a very popular tradition in Catalonia.
In this context, 'mona' refers to a traditional Easter cake traditionally given as a gift.
Mira aquesta mona, és tan bonica!
Look at this monkey, it's so cute!
Here, 'mona' is describing a monkey, often used endearingly or in a playful manner.
Ella és una nena molt mona.
She is a very cute girl.
In this sentence, 'mona' is used colloquially to describe something or someone as cute or charming.
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