Portuguese Word · Beginner
matear
to drink maté
Pronunciation: /ma.teˈa(ʁ)/
Meaning
to drink maté
Example
Como é triste companheiro / Tenho que matear sozinho […] Num rancho quase tapera / Sem amor e sem carinho
How sad it is, my comrade. I must drink maté alone in a mostly abandoned ranch, without love or care.
Practice tips
- Practice matear out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Portuguese word is for beginner-level learners.