How to pronounce "matate" in Spanish
maˈtate
ma·TA·te
Primary stress: ta
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robarte sino que yo te matate
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3 clipsThe Spanish word “matate” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as maˈtate. Phonologically, it consists of 3 syllables (ma · ta · te), with primary lexical stress placed on the 2nd syllable (ta). Grammatically, “matate” functions as a noun, verb. SayItVid indexes 3 authentic Spanish video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “matate” in natural connected speech, including verified broadcasts from DW Español, Dreaming Spanish.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (2 Verified Clips)
- 🇪🇸 ESDW EspañolClip #1 · @1:03
“Venezuela no es que te voy aar para robarte sino que yo te matate”
- 🇪🇸 ESDreaming SpanishClip #2 · @17:21
“que dice como que hay una tienda, un farmacéutico, una farmacia y el dependiente es argentino. Es argentino. Y entonces entra un español y dice, "Quiero colgate." Y dice el dependiente, "Cólgame y yo matate, español y dice, "Quiero colgate." Y dice el dependiente, "Cólgame y yo matate,”
Definition & Meaning: “matate”
- bag-shaped net
- second-person singular voseo imperative of matar combined with te
Example Sentences (2)
- “robarte sino que yo te matate”
- “dependiente es argentino. Es argentino. Y entonces entra un español y dice, "Quiero colgate." Y dice el dependiente, "Cólgame y yo matate,”
Pronounce: “matate”
- Syllables:
- ma · ta · te
- Primary stress:
- ta
- IPA:
- maˈtate
- Hear it in context
- matate
Frequently asked questions about matate
How do you pronounce “matate” in Spanish?
“matate” is pronounced ⁄maˈtate⁄ in Spanish. Listen to authentic native speakers using it in the video clips above.
What does “matate” mean?
“matate” means: bag-shaped net