Signification
Expressing strong approval, liking, or admiration for something (very informal).
Contexte culturel
In Madrid, you'll often hear 'mola mazo'. 'Mazo' is the local way to say 'a lot', and it's almost as iconic as 'mola' itself. Mexicans rarely use 'molar'. Instead, they use 'está chido' or 'está padre'. Using 'mola' in Mexico will mark you as a tourist or someone who watches too many Spanish YouTubers. In Argentina, the equivalent is 'está copado' or 'está buenísimo'. 'Molar' sounds very foreign to Argentine ears. The phrase is linked to the 'Movida Madrileña' of the 80s, a time of new-found freedom and creativity in Spain.
Use it as a reaction
You don't always need a full sentence. If someone shows you something cool, just say '¡Bua, cómo mola!'
Watch the plural
If you are talking about 'zapatillas' (shoes) or 'gafas' (glasses), remember to say 'molan'!
Signification
Expressing strong approval, liking, or admiration for something (very informal).
Use it as a reaction
You don't always need a full sentence. If someone shows you something cool, just say '¡Bua, cómo mola!'
Watch the plural
If you are talking about 'zapatillas' (shoes) or 'gafas' (glasses), remember to say 'molan'!
Regionality
If you use this in Latin America, people will know you learned 'Spanish from Spain'.
Teste-toi
Complete the sentence with the correct form of 'molar'.
A mis amigos les _______ un montón las {la|f} películas de terror.
The subject is 'las películas' (plural), so the verb must be 'molan'.
Which situation is appropriate for using 'mola un montón'?
Choose the best context:
'Mola' is slang and only suitable for informal, positive social situations.
Complete the dialogue.
Juan: 'He comprado entradas para el {el|m} festival.' María: '¡Qué bien! ¡Ese {el|m} festival _______ un montón!'
The festival is singular, so we use 'mola'.
Match the phrase to the feeling.
Match 'Me mola un montón' with its meaning:
'Molar' expresses liking or approval.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesA mis amigos les _______ un montón las {la|f} películas de terror.
The subject is 'las películas' (plural), so the verb must be 'molan'.
Choose the best context:
'Mola' is slang and only suitable for informal, positive social situations.
Juan: 'He comprado entradas para el {el|m} festival.' María: '¡Qué bien! ¡Ese {el|m} festival _______ un montón!'
The festival is singular, so we use 'mola'.
Match 'Me mola un montón' with its meaning:
'Molar' expresses liking or approval.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNo, it's not rude or vulgar, but it is very informal. It's like saying 'cool' or 'awesome'.
Yes! 'Me mola ese {el|m} chico' means 'I like that guy' (I find him cool or attractive).
'Un montón' just adds emphasis. It's the difference between 'It's cool' and 'It's really cool'.
Generally no. They will understand you, but they prefer 'chido' or 'padre'.
Yes, it's a classic. While new slang comes and goes, 'molar' has stayed popular for decades.
Yes, 'molaba' is very common for talking about things that used to be cool.
You say 'No me mola' or 'No me mola nada'.
Yes, 'mola mucho' is also very common and means the same as 'mola un montón'.
Absolutely not. Stick to 'me parece interesante' or 'le agradezco'.
It's the same thing, but 'mazo' is a slang word for 'a lot' typical of Madrid.
Expressions liées
mola mazo
synonymIt's very cool (Madrid style)
ser una pasada
similarTo be amazing
flipar
builds onTo be blown away
chulo
similarCool/Cute
no me mola nada
contrastI don't like it at all
