How to Say "matte finishes" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “matte finishes” is “mates” — B2 level.
English → SpanishB2
nounB2
Non-glossy surfaces (e.g., paint, makeup)
Examples
El Gran Maestro logró varios mates rápidos en el torneo.
The Grand Master achieved several quick checkmates in the tournament.
Prefiero los colores con acabados mates para la pared de la cocina.
I prefer colors with matte finishes for the kitchen wall.
Context is Key
This meaning only works when the context is clearly about chess or visual finishes. Otherwise, people will assume you mean the drink or the verb.
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