matte

BrE /ˈmæt/ AmE /ˈmæt/

adjective / noun en → es

1 SURFACE QUALITY B2

having a dull, non-shiny surface; not shiny or glossy

mate, sin brillo

  • [adjective] + [noun]
  • [be] + [adjective]

Collocations matte finish · matte paint

  • The walls are painted in a matte white.

    Las paredes están pintadas de blanco mate.

2 ART MATERIAL C1

a type of paint or paper that has a dull, non-shiny surface

mate (papel o pintura)

  • [noun] + [adjective]

Collocations matte medium · matte varnish

  • She used a matte medium to create texture.

    Ella usó un medio mate para crear textura.

3 SCREEN C1

a type of screen that has a dull, non-shiny surface and is used for photography or film production

pantalla mate

  • [noun] + [adjective]

Collocations matte screen · matte background

  • The photographer used a matte screen to reflect light.

    El fotógrafo usó una pantalla mate para reflejar la luz.