Ate (en. Ate)
/ate/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Fruit of the atee tree.
Ate is a common ingredient in the cuisine of some countries.
El ate es un ingrediente común en la cocina de algunos países.
Flavor or texture similar to quince paste.
I love fig ate for my breakfast.
Me encanta el ate de higo en mi desayuno.
Etymology
From the Nahuatl 'atl' meaning water.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to make ate
To prepare a sweet with fruit.
hacer ate
to eat ate
To consume a fruit sweet.
comer ate
plum ate
Sweet made from plums.
ate de ciruela
Related Words
quince
Fruit used to make very similar sweets.
membrillo
guava
Tropical fruit that can be turned into ate.
guayaba
Slang Meanings
Traditional sweet offered at parties.
They served ate at the birthday party.
Sirvieron ate en la fiesta de cumpleaños.
Ate made from various fruits.
Grandma's ate is the best I've ever tasted.
El ate de la abuela es el mejor que he probado.