amate
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el amate(
ah
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mah
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teh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (botany) (Central America) (Mexico)
Regionalism used in Central America: Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama
Regionalism used in Mexico
a. fig tree
Los amates que plantamos hace años ahora miden más de 30 metros.The fig trees we planted years ago are now over 30 meters tall.
b. amate paper
Estos artesanos están pintando sobre amate.These artisans are painting on amate paper.
3. (fine arts)
a. amate painting
En el museo vimos unos preciosos amates.We saw some beautiful amate paintings at the museum.
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