Mola (en. Love)
/ˈmola/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Sacred in Kuna culture, colorful textile art.
Molas are a form of popular art from the Kuna indigenous people.
Las molas son una forma de arte popular de los indígenas kuna.
Cushion or garment made of molas that adorn Kuna clothing.
She wore a dress decorated with traditional molas.
Ella llevó un vestido decorado con molas tradicionales.
verb
Colloquial expression that indicates something is liked or impresses.
That movie is really cool!
¡Esa película mola mucho!
Vulgar usage to express enthusiasm or satisfaction.
Last night's concert was really cool.
El concierto de anoche mola mucho.
Etymology
From the Kuna language, where it refers to handmade craftsmanship.
Common Phrases and Expressions
How cool!
An expression that indicates something is very good or pleasant.
¡Qué mola!
This is really cool.
It refers to something that is excellent or very attractive.
Esto mola un montón
It's super cool.
Used in Spain to say that something is greatly enjoyed.
Mola mazo
Related Words
to grind
To process something until it loses shape or becomes powder.
moler
to be cool
Can refer to what is attractive or interesting in a colloquial context.
molar
Slang Meanings
Expression of pleasure
That new song is cool.
Esa nueva canción mola.
To indicate that something is great
Your car is really cool.
Tu coche mola un montón.