What is the Spanish word for "mate"?

Learn how to say "mate" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

mate

Spanish

pareja

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Alternative translations of "mate"

compañero

Examples of how to use "mate" in Spanish

English
A male bird sings to attract a mate.
Spanish
Un pájaro macho canta para atraer a una pareja.
English
My mate helped me move yesterday.
Spanish
Mi compañero me ayudó a mudarme ayer.
English
She called her mate to join dinner.
Spanish
Ella llamó a su pareja para unirse a la cena.
English
A mate shared his umbrella with me.
Spanish
Un compañero compartió su paraguas conmigo.
English
He became my mate at the university.
Spanish
Él se convirtió en mi compañero en la universidad.

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