Mate

/mˈeɪt/

/ˈmeɪt/

Definición y Significado de "mate"

Mate

SUSTANTIVO

pareja, compañero

a romantic or sexual partner, especially in a long-term or committed relationship

Informal

Example

He considers his wife not just his mate, but also his best friend and confidante.

She found her perfect mate in her college sweetheart, and they 've been inseparable ever since.

After a long day at work, he looks forward to coming home to his loving mate and children.

jaque mate, mate

a chess move constituting an inescapable and indefensible attack on the opponent's king

oficial de cubierta, suboficial

the officer below the master on a commercial ship

macho o hembra

each of the pair of the animals or birds that are breeding

compañero, camarada

a fellow member of a team

copia exacta, duplicado

an exact duplicate

a friend, especially of the same gender

Informal

pareja, compañero

one of a pair

to mate

VERBO

matear, dar jaque mate a

to place the opponent's king under attack in such a way that there is no move to escape

Transitive: to mate an opponent or their king

aparearse

(of animals) to have sex for breeding or reproduction

Intransitive

Example

Penguins mate on land, forming monogamous pairs during the breeding season.

Do n't disturb animals in the wild when they are trying to mate.

Bees mate mid-flight, with the queen mating with multiple drones.

unir, emparejar

to join, fit, or associate in a way that is appropriate or harmonious

Transitive: to mate two or more things | to mate sth with sth

Mate

/mateɪ/

/mæteɪ/

maté

Mate

SUSTANTIVO

mate, yerba mate

a traditional South American beverage made from steeping dried leaves of the yerba maté plant in hot water

What is "maté"?

Maté is a traditional South American drink that is made from the dried leaves of the yerba maté plant. It is a popular beverage in countries such as Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay, and is often consumed in a social setting with friends and family. Maté is prepared by steeping the dried leaves in hot water, often in a special gourd called a maté, and drinking it through a metal straw called a bombilla. Maté has a strong and bitter flavor, with a grassy and herbal taste that is often compared to green tea. It is also high in caffeine and other stimulants, which can provide a jolt of energy and mental alertness. Maté is often enjoyed as a morning or afternoon pick-me-up, and is a beloved and iconic part of South American culture. It is also sometimes used as a flavoring agent in other beverages and foods.

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