lote
/ˈlote/
The Spanish word for a lot, referring to a number of people taken collectively, is lote.
In informal contexts, you may also use the phrase Un montón de to mean 'a ton of'.
Meaning: informal: a number of people taken collectively (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the colloquial phrase Un mogollón de is used to mean a lot.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈlote/
Did you know?
- In some Caribbean countries, calling a group of people un lote can imply they are a rowdy or undesirable crowd.
- While lote comes from the French word 'lot', it shares a common ancestor with the English word 'lot', which originally referred to a piece of land or a share in a distribution.
- Using the word lote to describe a large number of people can sometimes carry a slightly impersonal or dehumanizing tone, as if you are describing a 'batch' of objects.
Examples in context
- Hay mucho trabajo por hacer hoy.There is a lot of work to do today.
- Necesito mucho dinero para comprar ese carro.I need a lot of money to buy that car.
- Hay un montón de gente en la fiesta.There are a ton of people at the party.
- Compré un mogollón de dulces para el cumpleaños.I bought a bunch of candies for the birthday party.
Example conversation
Lucía and Mateo are observing a group of people at a party.
- Lucía¿Quiénes son ese lote de allá?Who is that lot over there?
- MateoSon los primos de mi madre.They are my mother's cousins.
- LucíaParece que ese lote se divierte mucho.It seems like that lot is having a lot of fun.
- MateoSí, siempre son muy alegres.Yes, they are always very cheerful.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry lote, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries lote, CC BY-SA 4.0.
