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mogollo means heap / bunch — a common term in Mexican Slang. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.

📅 Published: September 6, 2025

🌶️ Mexican Slang

mogollo

noun • /[mo-GO-yo]/

heap / bunch

Example:

Hay un mogollo de gente.

There’s a bunch of people.

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🧠 What does mogollo mean?

Mogollo is a Mexican slang term meaning a 'heap' or a 'bunch' of something. It's used informally to refer to a large quantity of things, often things piled up together, but not always. Think of it as a more casual way of saying 'a lot of' or 'loads of' something.

📚 Extra examples

  • Trae un mogollo de tacos, por favor.
    Bring a bunch of tacos, please.
  • ¡Tengo un mogollo de trabajo hoy!
    I have a ton of work today!
  • Había un mogollo de gente en la fiesta.
    There were loads of people at the party.
  • Me dio un mogollo de consejos.
    They gave me a bunch of advice.

❓ FAQ

How do you say 'heap / bunch' in Spanish?
While 'mogollo' is one way to say it in Mexican slang, more standard ways to say 'heap' or 'bunch' include 'montón', 'pila', and 'mucho/mucha' (depending on the gender of the noun).
How do you pronounce 'mogollo' in Spanish?
It's pronounced mo-GO-yo, with the stress on the second syllable.
How do you use 'mogollo' in a sentence?
You can use 'mogollo' before a noun, just like you'd use 'a lot of' or 'a bunch of' in English. For example, 'un mogollo de libros' (a bunch of books).
What is the English translation of 'mogollo'?
The best English translations are 'heap', 'bunch', 'loads of', or 'a lot of'.
Does 'mogollo' change for gender or number?
No, 'mogollo' stays the same regardless of the gender or number of the noun it refers to.
Is 'mogollo' common in everyday Spanish?
It's common in informal Mexican Spanish, but you're less likely to hear it in other Spanish-speaking countries or in formal settings.
Does 'mogollo' have slang or double meanings?
While its primary meaning is 'heap' or 'bunch', in some contexts, it can also refer to the top part of a plant or a cigarette butt, though these usages are less common.
Is 'mogollo' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
Yes, 'mogollo' is primarily used in Mexico. In Spain, and other parts of Latin America, different words like 'montón', 'pila', 'un montón de', or 'muchísimo/muchísima' are more common ways to express the same idea.

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "mogollo"

Synonyms: montón, pila, mucho, muchos
Opposites: poco, pocos

💡 Did You Know?

While commonly used for inanimate objects, 'mogollo' can sometimes be playfully used to refer to a large group of people or animals, though this is less common.

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