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mat

/mæt/

A thick piece of material placed on the floor for protection, comfort, or grip during physical activities. It is commonly used in sports such as gymnastics, yoga, and wrestling to prevent injury from hard surfaces.

Ejemplos

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I bought a new blue mat for my yoga class this morning.

I bought a new blue mat for my yoga class this morning.

2

The athletic department requires all mats to be sanitized after every use.

The athletic department requires all mats to be sanitized after every use.

3

Just leave your mat in the corner when you're done.

Just leave your mat in the corner when you're done.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
mat
Verb
mat
Adjetivo
matted
Relacionado
matting
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Truco para recordar

Imagine an athlete named 'Matt' landing on a soft 'mat' after a jump.

Quiz rápido

Please roll up your ___ after you finish your stretching exercise.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: mat

Ejemplos

1

I bought a new blue mat for my yoga class this morning.

everyday

I bought a new blue mat for my yoga class this morning.

2

The athletic department requires all mats to be sanitized after every use.

formal

The athletic department requires all mats to be sanitized after every use.

3

Just leave your mat in the corner when you're done.

informal

Just leave your mat in the corner when you're done.

4

Initial findings suggest that the thickness of the mat significantly reduces impact force on the joints.

academic

Initial findings suggest that the thickness of the mat significantly reduces impact force on the joints.

5

The fitness center's budget includes the replacement of several worn gymnastics mats.

business

The fitness center's budget includes the replacement of several worn gymnastics mats.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
mat
Verb
mat
Adjetivo
matted
Relacionado
matting

Colocaciones comunes

yoga mat a thin mat used for yoga exercises
gymnastics mat a thick mat used to protect gymnasts
exercise mat a general-purpose mat for working out
wrestling mat a large padded area for wrestling matches
roll out the mat to prepare a mat for use

Frases Comunes

on the mat

being in a position to be reprimanded or performing in a sport

welcome mat

a small rug outside a door, or a metaphor for a friendly reception

mat work

exercises performed on the floor rather than on machines

Se confunde a menudo con

mat vs map

A map is a visual representation of an area, while a mat is a physical floor covering.

mat vs mad

Mad is an adjective meaning angry, whereas mat is a noun for a floor pad.

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Notas de uso

The word 'mat' is a countable noun. In sports contexts, it almost always refers to the padded surface athletes use to stay safe or comfortable.

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Errores comunes

Learners sometimes use the word 'carpet' when referring to a piece of sports equipment; 'mat' is the specific term for portable sports padding.

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Truco para recordar

Imagine an athlete named 'Matt' landing on a soft 'mat' after a jump.

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Origen de la palabra

Derived from the Old English 'matte', which comes from the Late Latin 'matta' meaning a covering made of rushes.

Patrones gramaticales

Countable noun Regular plural: mats Often used as a compound noun (e.g., bath mat, door mat)
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Contexto cultural

In many martial arts, such as Judo or Karate, stepping onto the mat involves specific rituals of respect, like bowing.

Quiz rápido

Please roll up your ___ after you finish your stretching exercise.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: mat

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wrestling

A1

Wrestling is a sport where two people fight by holding and throwing each other to the ground. It does not involve hitting or kicking and usually takes place on a soft mat.

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