cuate

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Spanish

Etymology

Borrowed from a Nahuan language; compare Classical Nahuatl cōātl.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈkwate/ [ˈkwa.t̪e]

Noun

cuate m (plural cuates, feminine cuata, feminine plural cuatas)

  1. (Mexico) twin
    Synonyms: gemelo, mellizo
  2. (Mexico) buddy, friend
    Synonyms: amigo, camarada

Descendants

  • → Mecayapan Nahuatl: cua̱tej

Further reading

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