mate

Meaning

mate, checkmate

Example

Siempre me dan gracia sus mates.

I always find his hand gestures funny.

Practice tips

• Practice mate out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
• Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
• Pay attention to context: this Spanish word is for intermediate-level learners.

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