noun🔗ShareCompañero, colega, socioA fellow, comrade, colleague, partner or someone with whom something is shared, e.g. shipmate, classmate."My classmate, Sarah, is a great mate; we often study together. "Mi compañera de clase, Sarah, es una gran colega; a menudo estudiamos juntas.persongrouphumansocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePareja(especially of a non-human animal) A breeding partner."The lioness found a strong mate and they raised their cubs together. "La leona encontró una pareja fuerte y criaron a sus cachorros juntos.animalbiologynatureorganismChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAmigo, colegaA friend, usually of the same sex."My math mate helped me understand the problem. "Mi colega de matemáticas me ayudó a entender el problema.personhumangroupsocietylanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAmigo, colegaFriendly term of address to a stranger, usually male, of similar age"Excuse me, mate, have you got the time?"Disculpa, amigo, ¿tienes la hora?languagecommunicationpersonsocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareContramaestreIn naval ranks, a non-commissioned officer or his subordinate (e.g. Boatswain's Mate, Gunner's Mate, Sailmaker's Mate, etc)."The boatswain's mate helped the captain with the ship's routine tasks. "El contramaestre ayudó al capitán con las tareas rutinarias del barco.nauticalmilitarysailingjobpositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareOficial, contramaestreA ship's officer, subordinate to the master on a commercial ship."The ship's mate helped the captain navigate the harbor. "El oficial del barco ayudó al capitán a navegar por el puerto.nauticalsailingjobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePrimer oficialA first mate."The first mate on the sailing club's boat helped the captain with navigation. "El primer oficial del barco del club de vela ayudó al capitán con la navegación.nauticaljobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAyudante, asistenteA technical assistant in certain trades (e.g. gasfitter's mate, plumber's mate); sometimes an apprentice."The plumber's mate helped install the new pipes. "El ayudante del fontanero ayudó a instalar las nuevas tuberías.jobtechnicalworkindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePareja, compañeroThe other member of a matched pair of objects."My shoes are a perfect match; this one is my left mate. "Mis zapatos son una pareja perfecta; este es mi compañero izquierdo.itemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCompañero, pareja, igualA suitable companion; a match; an equal."My new classmate is a great mate; we share similar interests and are both good at math. "Mi nuevo compañero de clase es un gran amigo; compartimos intereses similares y ambos somos buenos en matemáticas.persongroupfamilyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEmparejar, encajarTo match, fit together without space between."The pieces of the puzzle mate perfectly."Las piezas del rompecabezas encajan perfectamente.structuretechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAparearseTo copulate."The animals mated during the spring. "Los animales se aparearon durante la primavera.biologyanimalsexChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAparearseTo pair in order to raise offspring"The two robins mated to build a nest and raise their young. "Los dos petirrojos se aparearon para construir un nido y criar a sus crías.animalbiologysexChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEmparejar, aparearTo arrange in matched pairs."The teacher mated the students into groups of two for the project. "El profesor emparejó a los estudiantes en grupos de dos para el proyecto.organismbiologyanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAparearTo introduce (animals) together for the purpose of breeding."The farmer mated the two sheep to increase the size of his flock. "El granjero apareó las dos ovejas para aumentar el tamaño de su rebaño.animalbiologyagriculturenaturesexChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAparearse(of an animal) To copulate with."The deer mated during the spring. "Los ciervos se aparearon durante la primavera.animalbiologysexChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareCasarse, emparejarTo marry; to match (a person)."My parents want me to mate with a nice young man from their church. "Mis padres quieren que me case con un joven agradable de su iglesia.familypersonsexChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareCompetir, enfrentarseTo match oneself against; to oppose as equal; to compete with."The young athletes will mate against each other in the regional track and field competition. "Los jóvenes atletas competirán entre sí en la competencia regional de atletismo.sportgameactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAjustar, encajarTo fit (objects) together without space between."The carpenter carefully mated the two pieces of wood, ensuring a perfect fit. "El carpintero ajustó cuidadosamente las dos piezas de madera, asegurando un ajuste perfecto.technicalmachinebuildingindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAcoplar, unirTo move (a space shuttle orbiter) onto the back of an aircraft that can carry it."The engineers had to mate the shuttle orbiter to the cargo plane before its journey to the spaceport. "Los ingenieros tuvieron que acoplar el orbitador del transbordador al avión de carga antes de su viaje al puerto espacial.technologyvehiclespacemachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareJaque mateThe conclusive victory in a game of chess that occurs when an opponent's king is threatened with unavoidable capture."The chess player delivered a stunning mate, forcing their opponent to resign. "El jugador de ajedrez dio un jaque mate impresionante, obligando a su oponente a rendirse.gameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareJaque mate, derrota(by extension) Any losing situation with no escape; utter defeat."The failing business was a mate – there was no way out for the investors. "El negocio en quiebra fue un jaque mate: no había salida para los inversores.situationgamenegativeoutcomeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDar jaque mateTo put the king of an opponent into checkmate."That jerk checkmated me in four moves!"¡Ese idiota me dio jaque mate en cuatro jugadas!gameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDar jaque mate(by extension) To place in a losing situation that has no escape."The complicated instructions for the project effectively mated him with a very difficult deadline. "Las instrucciones complicadas para el proyecto efectivamente le dieron jaque mate con un plazo muy difícil.gamesportwarmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareConfundir, desconcertarTo confuse; to confound."The confusing instructions on the exam paper mated the students, leaving them unsure of how to proceed. "Las instrucciones confusas en el examen desconcertaron a los estudiantes, dejándolos inseguros de cómo proceder.mindlanguagecommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMateThe abovementioned plant; the leaves and shoots used for the tea"My grandmother uses the mate plant's leaves to make a delicious herbal tea. "Mi abuela usa las hojas de la planta de mate para hacer un delicioso té de hierbas.plantdrinkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareYerba mateAn evergreen tree, Ilex paraquariensis, native to South America, cultivated for its leaves."The gardener planted a mate tree in the backyard because he wanted to have a source of leaves for a traditional South American beverage. "El jardinero plantó una yerba mate en el patio trasero porque quería tener una fuente de hojas para una bebida tradicional sudamericana.plantdrinkagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMateA beverage, resembling tea, made from the dried leaves of this plant."My grandmother makes a delicious mate every afternoon. "Mi abuela prepara un mate delicioso todas las tardes.drinkplantChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareUna taza de esta bebidaA cup of this drink."I'd like a mate, please. "Me gustaría una taza de esta bebida, por favor.drinkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading