General
cuate
What does cuate mean?
A close friend or buddy; also literally means 'twin'.
"Ese cuate siempre me echa la mano."
Origin
From Nahuatl 'coatl' (twin/snake); extended to mean close friend.
Frequently asked questions
What does cuate mean?
Cuate is Mexican slang for a close friend or buddy, and it also literally means 'twin'.
Where does cuate come from?
It comes from the Nahuatl word 'coatl' (twin/snake), which is why it means both 'twin' and, by extension, a close friend.
How do you use cuate?
Use it to refer to a good friend, as in 'mi cuate' (my buddy); the feminine form is 'cuata'.
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