Mates (en. Mate)

/ˈmates/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

People who have a close friendship.

My mates are always there to support me.

Mis mates siempre están ahí para apoyarme.

Study or work companions.

In college, I made many mates with whom I studied.

En la universidad, hice muchos mates con quienes estudié.

Playmates on a team.

My mates and I make a great team in soccer.

Mis mates y yo formamos un gran equipo en el fútbol.

The word 'mates' comes from the English 'mate', which means friend or companion.

soulmates

Very close friends, almost like family.

mates del alma

to be mates

To have a close and trusting friendship.

ser mates

mates in life

Friends who are present in the most important moments.

mates en la vida

companionship

Relationship of friendship and mutual support among people.

compañerismo

brotherhood

Fraternal or camaraderie bond.

hermandad

Group

A group of people who share a friendship.

Grupo

Party friends.

I'm going out with my mates to dance tonight.

Voy a salir con mis mates a bailar esta noche.

Drinking buddies.

I always enjoy nights out with my mates for drinks.

Siempre disfruto de las noches con mis mates de copas.

Friends who support unconditionally.

Those mates are the ones who are always by my side.

Esos mates son los que siempre están a mi lado.