Mulas (en. Mules)

/ˈmulas/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Hybrid animal between a horse and a female donkey, used as a pack animal.

Mules are very strong and can carry a lot of weight.

Las mulas son muy resistentes y pueden cargar mucho peso.

Part of the female body referred to colloquially.

She has very big mules that attract a lot of attention.

Ella tiene unas mulas muy grandes que atraen muchas miradas.

In some contexts, it may refer to an ungraceful woman.

I don't know why they say that; it's just a joke about having mules.

No sé por qué dicen eso, es solo un chiste sobre tener mulas.

The term 'mules' comes from the Latin 'mŭlā', which refers to this pack animal.

carrying mules

to carry a heavy load or responsibility.

mulas a cuestas

to be a mule

to be stubborn or obstinate.

ser una mula

to pull mules

to make a considerable effort in a task.

tirar de mulas

donkey

Animal similar to a donkey, also used for carrying.

burro

horse

Equine animal used for riding or work.

caballo

load

Weight that is transported.

carga

Refers to a woman who dresses provocatively.

Today she looks very good, she looks like a mule.

Hoy se ve muy bien, parece una mula.

Used to describe someone awkward or clumsy.

Don't be a mule, learn to dance.

No seas mula, aprende a bailar.