mate

• Sustantivo que designa a un amigo, compañero o colega; también puede referirse a la pareja o cónyuge en un contexto informal.

A noun referring to a friend, companion, or colleague; can also refer to a partner in a pair or a spouse in informal contexts.

1. Friend or companionA2informalbritish

   A close friend or someone you spend time with.

   amigo o compañero

   • He's my best mate from university.
   • I'm going to the pub with my mates tonight.
   • Cheers, mate! Thanks for the help.

   Sinónimosbuddychumcompanioncomradecronyfriendpal

   Antónimosenemyfoeopponentrival

2. Partner in a relationshipB1formal

   A person's spouse or romantic partner.

   Pareja sentimental

   • She introduced her mate to the family.
   • They have been mates for over ten years.
   • He is looking for a life mate.

   Sinónimosbetter halfcompanionconsorthusbandloverpartnersignificant otherspousewife

   Antónimosenemyopponentrival

3. Colleague or coworkerB1informalbritish

   A person you work with.

   colega o compañero de trabajo

   • I had lunch with my work mates.
   • He's a mate from the office.
   • My mates at the factory helped me finish the shift.

   Sinónimosassociatecolleaguefellow workerworkmate

4. Animal partnerB2formal

   One of a pair of animals that live or breed together.

   pareja (de animales)

   • The male bird found a mate for the season.
   • The wolf's mate stayed close to the den.
   • Penguins often choose one mate for life.

   Sinónimoscompanionconsortpartner

• Verbo que significa unir o emparejar, especialmente para la reproducción o como compañeros.

A verb used to indicate the act of pairing or joining together, especially for reproduction or as companions.

1. Breeding or reproductionB2formal

   To come together for the purpose of reproduction, typically used for animals.

   Aparearse

   • The birds mate in the spring.
   • These two dogs were allowed to mate.
   • Scientists observed how the fish mate in the wild.

   Sinónimosbreedcopulatecouplemountpairservice

2. Connect or pairB2formal

   To join or fit together, often used in technical or mechanical contexts.

   Encaajar o emparejar

   • The two parts mate perfectly to form a seal.
   • The gears mate with each other to transfer motion.
   • The connectors mate securely to prevent disconnection.

   Sinónimosconnectcouplejoinlinkmatchpair

   Antónimosdetachdisconnectdisjoinseparate