mota
slang, Mexico
As slang for marijuana, Mexicans say mota and many speakers say hierba. A porro is a joint in Argentina and Spain.
Meaning: slang for marijuana (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| mota | slang, Mexico |
| Hierba | slang |
| Porro | slang, Argentina, Spain |
These are informal words. In official or polite speech use marihuana or cannabis.
Which one should you use?
The lawn is el pasto in Latin America and el césped in Spain. Do not use the slang words for a garden.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Mota is very Mexican. Porro names the joint itself, not the plant.
Did you know?
- Hierba literally means "grass" or "herb", so the slang keeps the literal image.
Examples in context
- Encontraron mota en la mochila.They found weed in the backpack.
- Fuma hierba los fines de semana.He smokes weed on weekends.
- Se fumó un porro.He smoked a joint.
Example conversation
Two friends in a park talk about a news story.
- RafaLeí que legalizaron la hierba en otro país.I read that they legalized weed in another country.
- NicoAquí todavía hay mucho debate.Here there is still a lot of debate.
- RafaSí, es un tema complicado.Yes, it is a complicated topic.
