chimpancé
“chimpancé” means “chimpanzee” in Spanish (the specific species of ape).
chimpanzee
Also: chimp
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El chimpancé es un animal muy inteligente.
A1The chimpanzee is a very intelligent animal.
Vimos a un chimpancé jugando en el zoológico.
A2We saw a chimp playing at the zoo.
Los científicos estudian el comportamiento del chimpancé en la selva.
B1Scientists study chimpanzee behavior in the jungle.
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Borrowed from the French word 'chimpanzé', which originally came from a Bantu language in Africa, likely meaning 'mock-man'.
First recorded: 18th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'chimpancé' used the same way in all Spanish-speaking countries?
Yes, it is a standard scientific and common name used throughout the Spanish-speaking world.
Can I use 'mono' instead?
Informally, yes. Many people use 'mono' (monkey) to refer to any primate, but 'chimpancé' is more specific and correct for this animal.
Why does it have an accent on the 'e'?
In Spanish, words that end in a vowel and are stressed on the last syllable must have a written accent mark.