What does "mate" mean in English?

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Spanish

mate

English

matte

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Alternative translations of "mate"

friend
companion
teammate
partner

Examples of how to use "mate" in Spanish

Spanish
El acabado de la pintura es mate.
English
The finish of the paint is matte.
Spanish
Bebo mate todas las mañanas con amigos.
English
I drink mate every morning with friends.
Spanish
¿Quieres un mate caliente ahora?
English
Do you want a hot mate now?
Spanish
El mate santiagueño tiene sabor fuerte.
English
The Santiago del Estero mate has a strong flavor.
Spanish
Compartimos mates después de la caminata.
English
We share mates after the hike.

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El acabado de la pintura es mate.

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