No. 4,240 in Spanish
monstruo
The Spanish word "monstruo" means "monster" in English.
In a sentence
El monstruo debajo de la cama asustó al niño.
The monster under the bed scared the child.
The word 'monstruo' is used here literally to refer to a mythical creature, often used in stories to frighten or entertain.
Esa máquina es un monstruo; produce mil cajas por hora.
That machine is a monster; it produces a thousand boxes per hour.
In this context, 'monstruo' is used metaphorically to describe something immense, powerful, or remarkable.
Juan es un monstruo tocando la guitarra; su talento es impresionante.
Juan is a monster at playing the guitar; his skill is impressive.
Here, 'monstruo' is utilized informally to denote someone exceptionally skilled or talented in a particular field.
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