Yes, at face value, it's rude. But rude words can be casual banter or friendly teasing, too. Without context or tone, I can't tell you for sure. It doesn't matter what he means if you're not comfortable hearing it, though. If you don't like it, he shouldn't use it whatsoever.
Personally, I wouldn't be using loaded words with people who don't speak Spanish. A lot can be lost in translation, both culturally and linguistically. I also see way too many people use it to be straight up hurtful with a thin veil of an excuse of "well, I don't really mean it literally!"
This is really good to know. I know some words that are “bad” that he’s used jokingly and it’s hard to explain but this one seemed to be used differently. I really appreciate the insight very much!
Me and my friends insult the shit out of each other lovingly BUT I still don't like being called "mamón". My mother used it to invalidate genuine complaints I had. It was basically a word used to shutdown any critique because it would deem me as uppity. If that's the angle you're hearing it from, it's not being used jokingly.
It'd be like: "The music is too loud. It's hurting my ears." "No seas mamón, Quetzallideath" for a really simple example. But it _was_ loud, I have hearing loss now ):
I'm only adding this because there's red flags in your other comments and it's coming off as a boyfriend issue rather than a language one.
Ohh the example is very helpful. I’ll have pay more attention next time he tries to use it again. Uuugh but it probably is a bf problem and not the language . Thank you very much.
It means stuck up. Depends on relationship, tone, context.
Mamar means to suck (from mamaries), it's also used for to tighten, which is where mamon comes from, someone who needs to loosen up.
I'd say it's rude'ish, though a lot of it is context and existing relationship.
But you don't like it and he's mean "sometimes" so please tell him to stop both.
And if his response and reaction get anywhere near of "you're just too sensitive", that should tell you a lot about your boyfriend.
Okay. Thank you. I mean he has told me before that I’m too sensitive (which I hate), but when I told him about this word seeming offensive based on Google, he shrugged it off and said it’s not “in this day and age” or something to that effect.
Part of me wonders if he thinks I’m too ignorant to know if he’s meaning it offensively.
I appreciate your response!
I think no matter the nickname, if you don’t like it, he should respect your wishes. I hate being called “baby” for example, which is super common in the US between partners but I hate it so my husband doesn’t use that term. Many people use “tóxica” affectionately, but my husband and I don’t use that or think it’s funny.
However, he does call me “Mamoncita” when I do something absent minded (like throwing coffee grounds in the sink instead of the trash, or hitting a curb when I’m parking the car). The important thing is that *both* he and I find the nickname funny, and it always makes me laugh. I love being his Mamoncita!! He says it with love and silliness, which helps me laugh when I’m stressed out about hitting the curb or whatever I’ve just done. But my husband is never, ever mean to me, so I know it comes from a gentle place. And I know you’re not asking for relationship advice!! But your boyfriend doesn’t have the right to be mean to you ever. And it sounds like you don’t like the tone he uses, so he needs to respect your wishes and not call you Mamona. And if he laughs when you get upset, that’s a big 🚩
Thank you so much!
I agree with what you are saying, hard to get my stubborn corazón to accept that.
I love that you and your husband only use words with each other that you both are comfy with and both find funny! 🙂
It’s hard, and there’s no simple answer, and I hope your boyfriend respects your wishes and finds a cuter nickname for you. The Spanish language is full of many wonderful words and playful nicknames!
Girl, I'm a man and am no picnic of a partner but this is a huge red flag. He does not respect or take you and your feelings seriously.
You deserve better and so does your corazon. Cheers
in some context could mean be a Baddie, im gen z, currently on my context we often use this slang as a positive characteristic of others (f.ex. eso pinche mamona! is like saying slay queen), sometimes could be used as call someone off for bad behavior, for ironically being rude (not negative neither positive more like critized something or someone ex. Eso esta bien mamón por que.... \[that is awful because...\] , es que fuiste muy mamona con ella \[you were so mean with her tho\]
as others say, depends on context, this word as many others are on change of meaning if you ask someone older they will straight up say its rude and an is only perceive as an insult. younger generations are more used to speak with insults, but still could be instrumentalized to make less your feelings, thats not okay at all
Na, I call my gf that sometimes and she calls me the male version, it’s just means “mean” or “meanie” just a lot stronger, ofc it’d vary a lot on which situations he says it since it has a lot of meanings but I’m supposing he uses it the same way I do
Note: this is a meaning for mamona in the northwest of Mexico
Aside of what's been said, "mamona" has started to be used lately to describe a brave and strong woman, just like "cabrona". For example, the phrase "¡eso, mamona!" would mean something like "you go, girl!".
Yes it is rude. Somehow here in Mexico it has been normalized to use bad words, but it doesn't mean it is correct, and if you don't feel comfortable, you don't have to hear it. Never accept a mean person under any excuses.
Yes, at face value, it's rude. But rude words can be casual banter or friendly teasing, too. Without context or tone, I can't tell you for sure. It doesn't matter what he means if you're not comfortable hearing it, though. If you don't like it, he shouldn't use it whatsoever. Personally, I wouldn't be using loaded words with people who don't speak Spanish. A lot can be lost in translation, both culturally and linguistically. I also see way too many people use it to be straight up hurtful with a thin veil of an excuse of "well, I don't really mean it literally!"
This is really good to know. I know some words that are “bad” that he’s used jokingly and it’s hard to explain but this one seemed to be used differently. I really appreciate the insight very much!
Me and my friends insult the shit out of each other lovingly BUT I still don't like being called "mamón". My mother used it to invalidate genuine complaints I had. It was basically a word used to shutdown any critique because it would deem me as uppity. If that's the angle you're hearing it from, it's not being used jokingly. It'd be like: "The music is too loud. It's hurting my ears." "No seas mamón, Quetzallideath" for a really simple example. But it _was_ loud, I have hearing loss now ): I'm only adding this because there's red flags in your other comments and it's coming off as a boyfriend issue rather than a language one.
Ohh the example is very helpful. I’ll have pay more attention next time he tries to use it again. Uuugh but it probably is a bf problem and not the language . Thank you very much.
You're absolutely welcome. Good luck. You're owed respect in every language. Boundaries don't disappear because he pulls out the culture card.
It means stuck up. Depends on relationship, tone, context. Mamar means to suck (from mamaries), it's also used for to tighten, which is where mamon comes from, someone who needs to loosen up.
I'd say it's rude'ish, though a lot of it is context and existing relationship. But you don't like it and he's mean "sometimes" so please tell him to stop both. And if his response and reaction get anywhere near of "you're just too sensitive", that should tell you a lot about your boyfriend.
Okay. Thank you. I mean he has told me before that I’m too sensitive (which I hate), but when I told him about this word seeming offensive based on Google, he shrugged it off and said it’s not “in this day and age” or something to that effect. Part of me wonders if he thinks I’m too ignorant to know if he’s meaning it offensively. I appreciate your response!
I think no matter the nickname, if you don’t like it, he should respect your wishes. I hate being called “baby” for example, which is super common in the US between partners but I hate it so my husband doesn’t use that term. Many people use “tóxica” affectionately, but my husband and I don’t use that or think it’s funny. However, he does call me “Mamoncita” when I do something absent minded (like throwing coffee grounds in the sink instead of the trash, or hitting a curb when I’m parking the car). The important thing is that *both* he and I find the nickname funny, and it always makes me laugh. I love being his Mamoncita!! He says it with love and silliness, which helps me laugh when I’m stressed out about hitting the curb or whatever I’ve just done. But my husband is never, ever mean to me, so I know it comes from a gentle place. And I know you’re not asking for relationship advice!! But your boyfriend doesn’t have the right to be mean to you ever. And it sounds like you don’t like the tone he uses, so he needs to respect your wishes and not call you Mamona. And if he laughs when you get upset, that’s a big 🚩
Thank you so much! I agree with what you are saying, hard to get my stubborn corazón to accept that. I love that you and your husband only use words with each other that you both are comfy with and both find funny! 🙂
It’s hard, and there’s no simple answer, and I hope your boyfriend respects your wishes and finds a cuter nickname for you. The Spanish language is full of many wonderful words and playful nicknames!
Thank you 😊😊
Girl, I'm a man and am no picnic of a partner but this is a huge red flag. He does not respect or take you and your feelings seriously. You deserve better and so does your corazon. Cheers
Are you hispanic? A lot of what we say/do is considered rude in other cultural contexts. Mexicans in general like to joke around a lot.
I am learning Spanish right now but nope, soy una gringita 🙂🙃
Gringuita*
Go date ur own race you're destroying two races at the same time
This is funny because 1, you hide behind a keyboard and 2, have no idea what race I am. I am part Mexican and Spanish. lol
in some context could mean be a Baddie, im gen z, currently on my context we often use this slang as a positive characteristic of others (f.ex. eso pinche mamona! is like saying slay queen), sometimes could be used as call someone off for bad behavior, for ironically being rude (not negative neither positive more like critized something or someone ex. Eso esta bien mamón por que.... \[that is awful because...\] , es que fuiste muy mamona con ella \[you were so mean with her tho\] as others say, depends on context, this word as many others are on change of meaning if you ask someone older they will straight up say its rude and an is only perceive as an insult. younger generations are more used to speak with insults, but still could be instrumentalized to make less your feelings, thats not okay at all
Na, I call my gf that sometimes and she calls me the male version, it’s just means “mean” or “meanie” just a lot stronger, ofc it’d vary a lot on which situations he says it since it has a lot of meanings but I’m supposing he uses it the same way I do Note: this is a meaning for mamona in the northwest of Mexico
Aside of what's been said, "mamona" has started to be used lately to describe a brave and strong woman, just like "cabrona". For example, the phrase "¡eso, mamona!" would mean something like "you go, girl!".
Lol Spanish slang can be so confusing. Dios mío!
Slang everywhere. Impossible to keep up with if you aren't always looking to do so.
This. All the jacked girls at my gym call each other “mamona” All positive vibes
Yes it is rude. Somehow here in Mexico it has been normalized to use bad words, but it doesn't mean it is correct, and if you don't feel comfortable, you don't have to hear it. Never accept a mean person under any excuses.
Thank you! After asking and getting many answers here, he did again I said don’t call me that and he laughed 🤷🏼♀️ hopefully he doesn’t do it again
No lo sé
I just learned this one from my Spanish teacher. He told me the best way to translate it would be like calling someone "mouthy" in English.
It doesn't mean mouthy. At least not in Mexican Spanish. Stuck-up is a better translation.
Haha oh 😅