This is the 5360th most frequent Spanish word.
malla
"Mesh" or "netting."
In this context, 'malla' refers to tight-fitting stretchy pants often used for exercise or sportswear.
Compré unas mallas para ir al gimnasio.
I bought some leggings to go to the gym.
Here, 'malla' means mesh, usually referring to a woven or linked material used for protection or filtering.
La malla metálica protege la ventana.
The metal mesh protects the window.
In this example, 'malla' denotes a fishing net, which is a tool made of woven material designed to catch fish.