Mate with Meaning in English
expression
Definition
To have sex or reproduce with another animal; commonly used to talk about animals coming together to produce offspring.
Usage & Nuances
Formally scientific term, mainly used in biology or zoology, almost always about animals (not humans). Common phrases: 'male birds mate with females.' Do not use for humans; considered inappropriate or clinical.
Spanish: aparearse conPortuguese (BR): acasalar com - acasalar-se comPortuguese (PT): acasalar com - acasalar-se comChinese (Simplified): 与...交配Chinese (Traditional): 與...交配Hindi: के साथ संभोग करनाArabic: يتزاوج معBengali: মিলিত হওয়া (প্রজনন)Russian: спариватьсяJapanese: 交尾するVietnamese: giao phốiKorean: 짝짓기하다Turkish: çiftleşmekUrdu: ہمبستری کرنا (جانوروں کے لیے)Indonesian: berkawin
Example Sentences
Lions usually mate with several partners during their lives.
basic
Only the dominant male is allowed to mate with the females.
basic
Pandas rarely mate with each other in captivity.
basic
Some frogs mate with only one partner each season.
natural
Scientists watched the birds mate with each other at sunrise.
natural
Not all fish mate with members of the opposite sex.
natural