Matas (en. Bushes)
/ˈma.tas/
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.