How to Say "mule" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “mule” is “mulo” — A2 level.
Examples
El mulo cargaba las cestas de café por el sendero.
The mule carried the coffee baskets along the path.
No seas tan mulo y escucha mis razones.
Don't be so stubborn and listen to my reasons.
El mulo es un animal muy resistente y fuerte.
The mule is a very resilient and strong animal.
Gender of the Animal
Spanish uses 'mulo' for the male animal and 'mula' for the female animal. If you don't know the sex, 'mula' is actually more common as a general term for the species.
Using 'Mulo' for People
When calling someone a 'mulo', the word stays masculine even if you are talking to a woman in some regions, though 'mula' is often used for women to match their gender.
Mulo vs. Burro
Mistake: “Using 'mulo' to mean 'donkey'.”
Correction: A 'mulo' is a mule (crossbreed), while a 'burro' is a donkey. They are different animals!
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