mula
female or general
A mule is mula (female or in general) and mulo (male) in Mexican Spanish. The mule is a cross between a horse and a donkey.
Meaning: the animal, cross between horse and donkey (noun)
Ways to say it
| Mexican | Note |
|---|---|
| mula | female or general |
| mulo | male |
Mules have long been used as pack animals in Mexican mountain areas. The expression terco como una mula means "stubborn as a mule".
Which one should you use?
In slang, mula can also refer to someone who carries illegal goods for criminals, so context matters in the news.
How do you pronounce it?
Mula is said "MOO-lah".
Did you know?
- The Spanish saying terco como una mula is used in Mexico and across Latin America for a very stubborn person.
Examples in context
- La mula carga la leña.The mule carries the firewood.
- Eres terco como una mula.You are stubborn as a mule.
- Subimos la montaña en mula.We climbed the mountain on a mule.
Example conversation
A guide and a tourist, Dana, speak at the trailhead in Oaxaca.
- Dana¿Esa mula es de usted?Is that mule yours?
- GuíaSí, se llama Canela.Yes, her name is Canela.
- DanaQué bonita.How pretty.
