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Meanings of mates in English

Catalan
parella
Spanish
pareja

A pair of people who live together.

        parella
        Usage of mates in English
        1
        For example, he was far from certain how they chose their mates.
        Treecat Wars
        2
        Good lovemaking is physically demanding-especiallyin species where females take additional mates.
        Dr Tatiana's Sex Advice to All Creation
        3
        And all these years later, the three men are still great mates.
        News.com.au
        4
        It's something you might see on your home course with your mates.
        Reuters
        5
        My swarm-mates ask you to carry some small things to other places.
        Jem
        6
        She used to believe in soul mates and love at first sight.
        I'm in No Mood for Love
        7
        He can make good penetration but also good combinations with his team-mates.
        The Guardian
        8
        Both candidates ducked questions about the health of their elderly running mates.
        Reuters
        9
        My team mates are based in South Africa, Canada and New York.
        The Irish Times
        10
        Jaaskelainen's self-confidence seemed almost infectious so far as his team-mates were concerned.
        The Guardian
        11
        Two good mates I chose and a third to run the news.
        The Odyssey
        12
        A great way to catch up with mates and enjoy the vibes.
        The South African
        13
        He called in the mates and introduced them to the new master.
        Blow The Man Down: A Romance Of The Coast
        14
        I don't want to let my team mates down, let Australia down.
        Radio NZ
        15
        The skipper and the mates seemed to be in a great taking.
        The Three Lieutenants
        16
        Twice he went for goal when team-mates were free and better placed.
        The Guardian
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        Mates through the time
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