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How to Say "matte" in Spanish

The Spanish word formatteis mateB2 level.

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mate

adjectiveB2
Describing a finish or color lacking shine
A simple illustration of a solid green cube with a completely non-reflective, flat matte surface finish.

Examples

Prefiero la pintura mate para las paredes de la sala.

I prefer the matte paint for the living room walls.

Su piel tenía un tono mate y uniforme.

Her skin had a dull (matte) and even tone.

Agreement

As an adjective, 'mate' must match the noun it describes in gender and number (e.g., 'pintura mate', 'tonos mates').

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