What does Matola mean?

Referência a vida suburbana (Reference to suburban life) For example: "Matola side é onde tá a peña (Matola side is where the crew is)"

Where does the slang word Matola come from?

Matola is a slang term from Mozambique. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Mozambique and across Africa.

Matola

🇲🇿 Mozambique Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Matola definition 1

Referência a vida suburbana (Reference to suburban life)

"Matola side é onde tá a peña (Matola side is where the crew is)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇲🇿 Mozambique
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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