mota
slang, Mexico
In Mexico "weed" is mota, a common slang word for marijuana. The neutral word is marihuana, and in Spain people also say hierba.
Meaning: slang for marijuana (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| mota | slang, Mexico |
| marihuana | neutral |
| hierba | slang, Spain |
Mota is informal and belongs to casual talk in Mexico. In formal speech or news reports the word is marihuana.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Outside Mexico mota is understood in many places but is not the first choice. In Spain hierba and porro (a joint) are more common.
When do people say it?
Because the topic is sensitive, Spanish speakers often use the slang quietly or with a joke.
Did you know?
- Mota is also used in Mexico for a speck of dust or a small piece of something, so the slang meaning depends on context.
Examples in context
- Encontraron mota en el coche.They found weed in the car.
- La marihuana es un tema de debate en México.Marijuana is a topic of debate in Mexico.
- Eso huele a mota.That smells like weed.
Example conversation
Two friends, Iván and Sergio, talk on a street in Mexico City.
- Iván¿Sientes ese olor?Do you smell that?
- SergioSí, huele a mota.Yes, it smells like weed.
- IvánVámonos de aquí.Let us get out of here.
