Mate

/mˈeɪt/

/ˈmeɪt/

Definizione e Significato di "mate"

Mate

SOSTANTIVO

amico

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

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.

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

scacco matto, mat

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

secondo ufficiale, ufficiale di coperta

the officer below the master on a commercial ship

amico

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

compagno, socio

a fellow member of a team

copia esatta, duplicato

an exact duplicate

amico, compagno

a friend, especially of the same gender

Informal

Example

Hey mate, can you help me carry this?

He went to the pub with his mates after work.

He met up with a few mates for a football match.

compagno, partner

one of a pair

to mate

VERBO

dare scacco matto a, mat

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.

The game ended when he mated his opponent in just five moves.

accoppiarsi

(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.

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

accoppiare, associare

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.

The company aimed to mate innovation with tradition in their new product line.

Mate

/mateɪ/

/mæteɪ/

maté

Mate

SOSTANTIVO

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.