monolingual
[/ˌmɑːnoʊˈlɪŋɡwəl/]
adjective, nounpl: monolinguals (noun form)
monolíngue
1. Able to speak or use only one language
She is monolingual and only speaks English.
Ela é monolíngue e fala apenas inglês.
2. A person who speaks only one language
Most monolinguals in the US speak English as their primary language.
A maioria dos monolíngues nos EUA fala inglês como língua principal.
3. Relating to or expressed in only one language
A monolingual dictionary contains only definitions in one language.
Um dicionário monolíngue contém apenas definições em uma única língua.
In Brazil, the term 'monolíngue' is commonly used in educational discourse, as Portuguese is the dominant language. The concept is often discussed in relation to bilingual education initiatives and immigrant communities. In the USA, 'monolingual' frequently appears in discussions about English-only speakers versus multilingual populations, particularly in immigrant and multicultural contexts.
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