This is the 4240th most frequent Spanish word.
monstruo
The Spanish word "monstruo" means "monster" in English.
The word 'monstruo' is used here literally to refer to a mythical creature, often used in stories to frighten or entertain.
El monstruo debajo de la cama asustó al niño.
The monster under the bed scared the child.
In this context, 'monstruo' is used metaphorically to describe something immense, powerful, or remarkable.
Esa máquina es un monstruo; produce mil cajas por hora.
That machine is a monster; it produces a thousand boxes per hour.
Here, 'monstruo' is utilized informally to denote someone exceptionally skilled or talented in a particular field.