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

Dialect

American

Informal

Example

She is my life mate, and we share everything together.

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

jaque mate, mate

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

mato, oficial de cubierta

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

duplicado, copia

an exact duplicate

compa, amigo

a friend, especially of the same gender

Dialect

British

Informal

Example

Hey mate, can you help me carry this?

He went to the pub with his mates after work.

pareja, compañero

one of a pair

to mate

VERBO

matear, jaquear

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

Example

With his last move, he mated his opponent and won the game.

She trapped his king in a corner and finally mated him.

aparearse

(of animals) to have sex for breeding or reproduction

Intransitive

Example

The birds mate during the spring season to raise their young.

The deer mate during the rutting season, displaying elaborate courtship behaviors.

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

Example

He tried to mate the two colors to create a balanced design.

The chef mated the flavors of the sauce and pasta beautifully.

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.