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    Mulo (en. Mule)

    /ˈmu.lo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    An animal that is a hybrid between a donkey and a mare.
    The mule is known for its strength and endurance in load work.
    El mulo es conocido por su fuerza y resistencia en el trabajo de carga.
    A person who is stubborn or hard to convince.
    Don't be a mule, consider the opinions of others.
    No seas mulo, considera las opiniones de los demás.
    In some contexts, it is used to refer to a person who carries or transports something, especially illegally.
    The mule transported the smuggled goods across the border.
    El mulo llevó la mercancía de contrabando a través de la frontera.

    Etymology

    The term 'mulo' comes from the Latin 'mŭlus', which means 'mule' or 'hybrid donkey'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have a mule
    To be very stubborn or foolish in a situation.
    tener un mulo

    Related Words

    donkey
    An animal similar to the donkey, but generally smaller and more stubborn.
    burro
    ass
    A domesticated animal that resembles the mule, used as a pack animal.
    asno

    Slang Meanings

    A person who acts stubbornly.
    Don't be a mule and accept that you were wrong.
    No seas un mulo y acepta que te has equivocado.
    A smuggler who transports goods.
    That mule crossed the border with illegal cargo.
    Ese mulo cruzó la frontera con carga ilegal.