Mating Meaning in English
word · lemma: mate
/ˈmeɪtɪŋ/
MAY-ding
/mˈeɪtɪŋ/
MAY-ting
Definição
The process by which animals come together to reproduce, usually involving a male and a female of the same species. It can also refer to the pairing or joining of things.
Uso & Nuances
Mostly used in scientific or biological contexts. Common collocations: 'mating season', 'mating call', 'mating behavior'. Rarely used when talking about humans; 'reproduction' or 'breeding' are related terms. Not informal or slang.
Spanish: apareamientoPortuguese (BR): acasalamentoPortuguese (PT): acasalamentoChinese (Simplified): 交配Chinese (Traditional): 交配Hindi: संभोग (जानवरों का) - प्रजनन क्रियाArabic: تزاوجBengali: প্রজনন - মিলনRussian: спариваниеJapanese: 交尾Vietnamese: giao phốiKorean: 교미Turkish: çiftleşmeUrdu: 交 ملاپIndonesian: perkawinan
Frases de Exemplo
The lions are in their mating season.
basic
Mating helps animals produce offspring.
basic
Scientists study the mating behavior of birds.
basic
Peacocks display their feathers as a mating ritual.
natural
You can hear frogs' mating calls at night near the pond.
natural
Not all mating attempts are successful in the wild.
natural