English → Latin
“monster” in Latin
mōnstruma divine omen indicating misfortune, an evil omen, portent; a monster, monstrosity, whether in size or character; a thinportendōto indicate, point out; to predict, foretell, portendmōnstruōsusstrange, preternatural, monstrous
The English word monster itself goes back to Latin moneō, through mōnstrum.
Riddle & Arnold A Copious and Critical English–Latin Lexicon, 1864
monster
monstrum, portentum (so far as the appearance is one of evil omen): homo portentosus or monstrosus (of men): fetus portentosus or monstrosus (of animals): monsters, prodigiosa corpora et monstris insignia; praeter naturam hominum pecudumque: portenta ex homine or ex pecude nata.
Quick answer
- What is the Latin word for monster?
- The usual Latin words for “monster” are mōnstrum, portendō, mōnstruōsus. The right choice depends on the sense; see the distinctions below.
Entry from J. E. Riddle & T. K. Arnold, A Copious and Critical English–Latin Lexicon (rev. C. Anthon, New York: Harper, 1864), digitised by Fergus J. P. Walsh, CC BY-SA 4.0; Latin markup adapted by latindictionary.co.