Matías (en. Matias)

/maˈtjas/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
A masculine name that refers to an individual with this name.
Matías is a great friend.
Matías es un gran amigo.
A name that can be used as a nickname or endearing term.
They call Matías 'Mati'.
A Matías le dicen Mati.
Used as a reference to religious or cultural figures.
Saint Matías is one of the apostles.
San Matías es uno de los apóstoles.

Etymology

From Hebrew מַתִּיָּהוּ (Matityahu), meaning 'gift of God'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Matías is always right.
A way to say that someone is very wise.
Matías siempre está en lo correcto
Mati is the life of the party.
It refers to someone who is very fun.
Mati es el alma de la fiesta

Related Words

Mateo
A masculine name that also means 'gift of God'.
Mateo
Matías the Apostle
An important religious figure in Christianity.
Matías el Apóstol

Slang Meanings

Mati as a loving way to refer to Matías.
Everyone calls Matías 'Mati'.
Todo el mundo llama a Matías 'Mati'.
To be like Matías: someone fun and sociable.
You are very Mati, always cheering everyone up.
Eres muy Mati, siempre animando a todos.