How to Say "the crowd" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “the crowd” is “mara” — B1 level.
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nounB1informal
referring to a group of people or friends
Examples
¡Viene toda la mara para la fiesta!
The whole crowd is coming to the party!
Hola mara, ¿cómo están?
Hey guys, how are you all doing?
A esa mara le gusta mucho el fútbol.
That group of folks really likes soccer.
Feminine Gender
Even if the group is all men, the word 'mara' stays feminine. You always say 'la mara'.
Using it in Spain or Mexico
Mistake: “Saying 'la mara' to mean 'my friends' in Madrid.”
Correction: People might think you are talking about a gang. Use 'mi peña' (Spain) or 'mi banda' (Mexico) instead.
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