Molido (en. Ground)

/moˈliðo/

Meaning & Definition

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adjective
Refers to something that has been crushed or reduced to powder.
Ground coffee is used to make a good cup of coffee.
El café molido se utiliza para preparar una buena taza de café.
To describe a person who is extremely tired or fatigued.
After the race, I was worn out and just wanted to rest.
Después de la carrera, estaba molido y solo quería descansar.

Etymology

From the verb "moler," which comes from the Latin 'molere.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

To be worn out
To be very tired or fatigued.
estar molido
Ground paper
Paper that has been crushed or discarded.
papel molido
Ground coffee
Coffee that has been crushed for preparation.
café molido

Related Words

To grind
Verb that means to crush something so that it is reduced to small particles.
moler
Grinding
The process of crushing and reducing food or other materials to powder.
molienda

Slang Meanings

Extremely tired.
After that party, I'm worn out.
Después de esa fiesta, estoy molido.
Stoned or high.
I was so worn out that I couldn't speak well.
Estaba tan molido que no podía hablar bien.