What is the differences between a "mortero" and a "metate"?
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Both "metate" and "mortero" are defined as used for grinding - in Wikipedia the illustration of a "metate" is what I call a "mortero". Please explain the difference.
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updated Mar 7, 2011
posted by pkaushall
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Technically they both serve the same purpose. Traditionally, the metate is made of stone and elongated, as shown in the picture posted by Q. There are many different versions, but the common denominator is that the metate is long and uses a cylindrical stone for grinding.
updated Mar 7, 2011
posted by Gekkosan
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Metate is moveable, usually with 3 or 4 legs. Mortero is in solid rock, often bedrock so it is stationary.
updated Mar 7, 2011
posted by agmtb
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metate.
(Del nahua métatl).
- m. Guat. y Méx. Piedra sobre la cual se muelen manualmente con el metlapil el maíz y otros granos. En España se empleaba para hacer el chocolate a brazo.
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(Del lat. mortar?um).
- m. Utensilio de madera, piedra o metal, a manera de vaso, que sirve para machacar en él especias, semillas, drogas, etc.
It may be regional. I think this topic has been discussed before. metate
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updated Feb 7, 2011
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