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mátame

MAH-tah-mehˈmatame

“mátame” means “kill me” in Spanish (A direct command or a dramatic expression of despair.).

kill me

Also: knock me dead, finish me off
VerbB1regular arinformal
Spain
A tiny, dramatic theater mask resting on a stage under a single spotlight.
past Participlematado
infinitivematar
gerundmatando

📝 In Action

Si vas a decirme la verdad, mátame de una vez.

B1

If you're going to tell me the truth, just kill me now.

¡Ese vestido es increíble, mátame!

B2

That dress is incredible, knock me dead!

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • asesíname (murder me)
  • elimíname (eliminate me)

Antonyms

  • sálvame (save me)
  • vivifícame (bring me to life)

Common Collocations

  • mátame camión – shoot me now / I can't believe this (humorous expression of embarrassment)

Idioms & Expressions

  • mátame suavemente – Doing something hurtful in a gentle way

🔄 Conjugations

subjunctive

present

ellos/ellas/ustedesmaten
vosotrosmatéis
él/ella/ustedmate
nosotrosmatemos
túmates
yomate

imperfect

ellos/ellas/ustedesmataran
vosotrosmatarais
él/ella/ustedmatara
nosotrosmatáramos
túmataras
yomatara

indicative

preterite

ellos/ellas/ustedesmataron
vosotrosmatasteis
él/ella/ustedmató
nosotrosmatamos
túmataste
yomaté

imperfect

ellos/ellas/ustedesmataban
vosotrosmatabais
él/ella/ustedmataba
nosotrosmatábamos
túmatabas
yomataba

present

ellos/ellas/ustedesmatan
vosotrosmatáis
él/ella/ustedmata
nosotrosmatamos
túmatas
yomato
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Words that translate to "mátame" in Spanish:

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What is the base verb that 'mátame' comes from?

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👥 Word Family▼
🎵 Rhymes▼
trátameátame
📚 Etymology▼

From the verb 'matar,' which comes from the Latin 'mactare,' meaning to honor with a sacrifice or to slaughter.

First recorded: 13th century (base verb)

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: mata-me

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use 'mátame' with someone I don't know well?

No, 'mátame' is an informal command for someone you are on a first-name basis with. For a formal situation, you would say 'máteme'.