mat

a thick piece of cloth or rubber that is put on the floor, especially in front of a door or under furniture to protect the floor

alfombra, tapete

• put a mat in front of a door

Collocations door mat · carpet mat

• There's a mat by the front door.

  Hay un tapete delante de la puerta principal.

(in some societies) a woman who is in charge of her family or group, especially when men are not allowed to be leaders

matriarca

• be the mat of a family

a thick piece of rubber or plastic that is used for sports such as judo, karate, and wrestling to protect the floor and provide a soft surface to fall on

colchón (de gimnasia), tatami (en artes marciales)

• train on a mat

Collocations judo mat · wrestling mat

• The judo class is training on the mats.

  La clase de judo está entrenando en los tatamis.

a type of soft, flat shoe or slipper that is worn inside the house

zapatilla de casa, chancla

• wear a mat

• She's wearing her slippers.

  Ella está usando sus zapatillas de casa.

(British English) a small piece of food that is served with drinks, such as biscuits or crackers

galleta, bocadito

• serve a mat