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    Mole (en. Mole)

    /ˈmo.le/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Thick sauce typical of Mexican cuisine.
    Poblano mole is one of the most representative dishes of Mexico.
    El mole poblano es uno de los platillos más representativos de México.
    Amount of substance that in a chemical reaction is considered a unit of measurement.
    The molar mass of water is calculated based on its molecular weight.
    La mole de agua se calcula a partir de su masa molar.

    Etymology

    From Nahuatl 'molli', which means 'sauce' or 'mixture'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    mole de olla
    A typical soup from Mexico, usually made with meat and vegetables.
    mole de olla
    to give mole
    To provide a key or essential ingredient in a preparation.
    dar mole

    Related Words

    sauce
    Mixture of ingredients that usually accompanies dishes.
    salsa
    cuisine
    Activity of preparing food.
    cocina
    recipe
    Instructions for preparing a dish.
    receta

    Slang Meanings

    A person who acts as a spy or informant.
    Don't trust him; he could be a mole.
    No confíes en él, podría ser un mole.
    Something that is complicated or difficult to understand.
    That issue is a real mess.
    Ese asunto es un verdadero mole.