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    Matas (en. You kill)

    /ˈma.tas/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Herbaceous or woody plants that grow in a certain area.
    The bushes of herbs adorn the garden.
    Las matas de hierbas decoran el jardín.
    Group of shrubs or dense vegetation.
    The brush in the forest is a refuge for animals.
    Las matas en el bosque son un refugio para los animales.
    verb
    Form of the verb 'matar' in the second person singular of the present subjunctive.
    It is necessary for you to kill the fear before acting.
    Es necesario que tú matas el miedo antes de actuar.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'matta', which means plant or shrub.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to take root in the bushes
    To settle in a particular place.
    echar raíces en las matas
    to be in the bushes
    To be hidden or not visible.
    estar en las matas

    Related Words

    bush
    Singular unit of the plant or shrub.
    mata
    to kill
    To take the life of someone or something.
    matar

    Slang Meanings

    To refer to something that is weak or not very resilient.
    That idea is just a bush that isn't going to grow.
    Esa idea es solo una mata que no va a crecer.
    To indicate that something is wrong or destroyed.
    That car is a wreck, it's useless.
    Ese coche está hecho una mata, no sirve para nada.