masa

A quantity of matter that forms a coherent body, often soft, malleable, or indistinct in shape. It can refer to a physical mass or, specifically, to dough used in baking.

• La panadera amasó la masa para hacer pan fresco. — The baker kneaded the dough to make fresh bread.
• Una gran masa de nubes cubrió el cielo antes de la tormenta. — A large mass of clouds covered the sky before the storm.
• Añade un poco más de agua para que la masa quede más suave. — Add a little more water so the dough is softer.

A large and often undifferentiated group of people; the general public or a crowd. It can also refer to a large collection or agglomeration of things.

• El político prometió mejorar las condiciones de vida de las masas trabajadoras. — The politician promised to improve the living conditions of the working masses.
• Una masa de curiosos se agolpó en la escena del accidente. — A crowd of curious people gathered at the accident scene.
• El artista buscó conectar con la masa del público a través de su música. — The artist sought to connect with the general public through his music.