dictionary.ptmatenounmasculinecolloquialrare/ɐmiɣɐˈʎɔtɨ/a·mi·ga·lho·tePortuguêsEnglishEspañolFrançaisDefinition1An affectionate or informal way of referring to a close friend.Usage examples“Hello, mate, how are things going?”“He's my old mate; we've known each other since primary school.”SynonymsmatebuddypalCommon combinationsmy old matea good mate
An affectionate or informal way of referring to a close friend.Usage examples“Hello, mate, how are things going?”“He's my old mate; we've known each other since primary school.”SynonymsmatebuddypalCommon combinationsmy old matea good mate