Mora (en. Blackberry)

/ˈmo.ɾa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Small, edible fruit, black or red, that grows in clusters.
Mulberries are delicious in jams.
Las moras son deliciosas en mermeladas.
Common name for certain trees or shrubs that produce these fruits.
The mulberry tree is very popular in gardens.
El árbol de mora es muy popular en los jardines.
A rooster race during which the rooster of the mulberries is used.
The mulberry match was quite close.
La partida de moras fue bastante reñida.

Etymology

From Latin 'mōra', which refers to the fruits of the mulberry tree.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to delay
To delay or be in wait.
hacer mora
berry in the mouth
It refers to something pleasant, that is enjoyable to talk about.
mora en la boca

Related Words

mulberry trees
Tree that produces mulberries.
moreras
mragua
Term used to refer to a place with many mulberries.
mragua

Slang Meanings

A situation that is delayed or postponed.
We are in a delay with the project, it's not progressing.
Estamos en una mora con el proyecto, no avanza.
Something that is very good or pleasant.
That party was great.
Esa fiesta estuvo de moras.