Meaning
bulk, mass, volume
- an imposing physical mass or colossal size
- a vast volume or quantity, especially of work or data
In a sentence
La mole di lavoro accumulata in queste settimane è davvero impressionante.
The workload accumulated over these weeks is truly impressive.
L'antico castello dominava la vallata con la sua imponente mole.
The ancient castle overlooked the valley with its imposing bulk.
Non riusciamo a gestire questa mole di informazioni senza un software.
We cannot manage this massive amount of information without software.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| mole | feminine · singular |
| moli | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Most frequently heard in figurative contexts: 'mole di lavoro' (workload) or 'mole di dati'.
- Do not confuse with the chemical term 'mole' (mol).