matte in Spanish
matte in Spanish is mate — matte means having a dull, non-shiny surface; not glossy.
matte in Spanish
mate
(American spelling) Dull; not reflective of light.
What does "matte" mean?
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adj Having a dull, non-shiny surface; not glossy.
"She preferred matte lipstick over the shiny gloss finish."
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noun A border, often cardboard, placed around a picture to set it off inside a frame.
"The framer cut a cream-coloured matte to surround the photograph."
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noun A background used behind actors or objects, painted or generated digitally, that is later combined with other footage.
"The spaceship scene was shot in front of a green matte and finished with computer effects."
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verb To give something a dull, non-reflective finish.
"The jeweller matted the ring's surface so it wouldn't catch the light."
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matte in a sentence
- She preferred matte lipstick over the shiny gloss finish.
- The car was sprayed in a matte black that soaked up the light.
- The framer cut a cream-coloured matte to surround the photograph.
- The spaceship scene was shot in front of a green matte and finished with computer effects.
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What is "matte" in Spanish?
"matte" in Spanish is mate. matte means: Having a dull, non-shiny surface; not glossy.
How do you use "matte" in a sentence?
Example: "She preferred matte lipstick over the shiny gloss finish." In Spanish, "matte" is mate.
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