How Do You Spell AMATE?

Pronunciation: [ˈame͡ɪt] (IPA)

The word "Amate" is normally spelled phonetically, with each letter pronounced as written. The IPA transcription for this word is /ˈæməteɪ/. It is a type of handmade paper made from the bark of the fig tree. Despite being a Spanish word, the pronunciation follows English phonology, and thus the spelling reflects this, with the final "e" pronounced as a long "a" sound. While this word may seem unfamiliar to some, it is commonly used in the art world as a material for painting or drawing.

AMATE Meaning and Definition

1. Amate refers to a traditional form of paper made by the indigenous Otomi people of central Mexico. It is derived from the bark of the amate tree (Ficus spp.), a species native to Mesoamerica. This type of paper has a long-standing cultural significance and has been used for various purposes, such as ritualistic and artistic practices, for centuries.

   The process of creating amate involves several intricate steps. First, the outer layer of the amate tree's bark is carefully stripped and cleaned. The inner bark is then soaked in water to soften it. Once it is pliable, the fibers are pounded and beaten into a pulp using a wooden mallet. This pulp is then spread onto a wooden frame or smooth surface, forming a thin layer. The wet fibers are manipulated and arranged to create intricate patterns and designs. Finally, the amate is left to dry under the sun or with the assistance of heat.

   The end result is a durable yet flexible paper with a unique texture. Amate paper is known for its earthy tones and vibrant colors, which are achieved through the addition of natural dyes obtained from plants and minerals. This versatile material has been utilized for various purposes, including manuscript writing, painting, and decorative crafts.

   In contemporary times, amate paper has gained international recognition for its aesthetic appeal and cultural value. It serves as a symbol of Mexican heritage and indigenous craftsmanship. The production and utilization of amate paper continue to be an important tradition passed down through generations, preserving the cultural and artistic legacy of the Otomi community.

Common Misspellings for AMATE

• zmate
• wmate
• qmate
• amzte
• amste
• amwte
• amqte
• amafe
• amaye
• ama6e
• ama5e
• amatw
• amats
• amatd
• amatr
• amat4
• amat3
• azmate
• asmate

Etymology of AMATE

The word "amate" comes from the Nahuatl language, which is spoken by the Nahua people of Mexico and Central America. In Nahuatl, the word "amatl" (pronounced ah-maht-l) means "paper" or "bark paper". Amatl is derived from the words "amat" meaning "paper" and "tl" meaning "the act of making or doing". The Nahuatl language has a long history and is still spoken by many indigenous communities in Mexico. The word "amate" has been adopted into English to refer specifically to Mexican handmade bark paper, which has been used for centuries as a medium for writing, painting, and for creating various artistic and decorative objects.

Similar spelling words for AMATE

• AMMIT,
• AMIAT,
• Amido,
• Immute,
• amadu,
• al-ahmed,
• A-EMT,
• UMD,
• amoudi,
• yamhad,
• imide,
• AEMED,
• AMDA,
• AMDO,
• Amit,
• womad,
• Emidio,
• aamodt,
• umida,
• AMTE,
• ahmadiyah,
• EMT/MA,
• Umayyad,
• AMJTA,
• UMIDD,
• IMD2,
• UMID,
• Amittai,
• IMD4,
• AMD/ARMD,
• CCA-IMT,
• Amt,
• IIMAD,
• emodi,
• amade,
• IMT2000,
• EEMIT,
• AMAT,
• DOT/UMTA,
• Emyd,
• ahmadi,
• EMT966,
• EMT-W,
• AMOTIO,
• QH-AMDH,
• IMD3,
• Amid,
• Amata,
• OMT,
• imedi,
• ummidia,
• AIMITA,
• ehmt2,
• IMT-DS,
• UMT,
• YYMID,
• Amadia,
• waymate,
• emit,
• EMATT,
• Umed,
• AEMAT,
• ahmadou,
• EMAD,
• Ahmaud,
• whammed,
• EMT-M,
• Emmitt,
• amauti,
• EMATE,
• amity,
• AMET,
• EMMTTA,
• emoto,
• ameet,
• EWEMIT,
• OMT1A-OGH,
• Amadieu,
• Amedea,
• amott,
• Yamato,
• Aimed,
• iwamoto,
• CC-IMED,
• Emmett,
• IMTA,
• JRC/EMT,
• Amadee,
• AMD,
• OPPT-IMD,
• Amed,
• EIMET,
• d\'amato,
• Amioid,
• Ayomide,
• amodeo,
• wamidh,
• IJMED,
• AOMTT,
• Amado,
• whammied,
• ASME-AMD,
• amidei,
• amud,
• Emmott,
• al-ahmad,
• umeed,
• Amitie,
• AAMWID,
• Amada,
• emde,
• Am'd,
• Ommiad,
• IMD,
• AMWT,
• yamata,
• PRE-EMD,
• IMD5,
• umut,
• EMOD,
• Ahmad,
• whom’d,
• IAWMD,
• TF-IMT,
• OMDI,
• Amato,
• Emydea,
• Ahmet,
• gm-emd,
• -omata,
• IMMEDY,
• Imad,
• Amedeo,
• amudha,
• Omayyad,
• ouimet,
• EMT-FR,
• amoud,
• IMIED,
• IMEHD,
• IMD/WDE,
• Ommatea,
• amyda,
• omit,
• Ahmod,
• YAIMT,
• omitt,
• IMMED,
• Emmette,
• EMD,
• EMT-I,
• IMT,
• AMDT,
• IMDDI,
• wiimote,
• iemoto,
• amadiyah,
• WIMEDIA,
• AWMHD,
• AMOD,
• Emydae,
• ummat,
• amadeu,
• umit,
• IMWOODT,
• wemmed,
• omuta,
• ahmadiya,
• EMT967,
• EMDDA,
• Amyot,
• emmet,
• Yamada,
• Amadi,
• yamit,
• EMT,
• IMDAA,
• ummayad,
• IMD-HUMS,
• Imido,
• EHMD,
• AMEDD-MP,
• imoto,
• amatya,
• YMTE,
• Emmot,
• Emmit,
• EMDA,
• amiata,
• EMDU,
• OAMTD,
• EMT-PS,
• Amahd,
• ahmadu,
• ammide,
• IAMTT,
• Amioidei,
• imaad,
• AmEdu,
• Amadei,
• IMT-2000,
• amide,
• IMD1,
• Amitta-i,
• AMD&A,
• Ahmed,
• AMATT,
• emote,
• EMT/MR,
• yaumati,
• un-aimed,
• yumoto,
• amidah,
• IMT-1,
• amedi,
• Amadeo,
• IMYTA,
• AMTI,
• Amedee,
• amidi,
• YMD,
• Ammite,
• amdh,
• Amad,
• amiidae,
• awamutu,
• AMOUT,
• IMD14U,
• Immit,
• Amadea,
• AMT/VOL,
• EMD33512,
• oomoto,
• EIMD,
• UMAT,
• Amita,
• imette,
• Ahmaad,
• AAMDH,
• UMTA,
• amida,
• EMT-P,
• IMMDA,
• amaut,
• EMET,
• amowt,
• ahmedou,
• Omid,
• IMET,
• EEMDA,
• O4MET,
• EMT-B,
• OMD,
• omoto,
• yamate,
• EEMT,
• yamato-e,
• ahmat,
• Amitai,
• OMED,
• ouimette,
• WEMT,
• AMDW/S,
• amati,
• AUMET,
• Amadou,
• Emeute,
• ahmadiyya,
• amodu,
• ahmeti,
• EIMWT,
• EEMD,
• AMTA,
• IAMDA,
• Amitay,
• yamatai.

Conjugate verb Amate

CONDITIONAL

I would amate

you would amate

he/she/it would amate

we would amate

they would amate

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be amating

you would be amating

he/she/it would be amating

we would be amating

they would be amating

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have amate

you would have amate

he/she/it would have amate

we would have amate

they would have amate

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been amating

you would have been amating

he/she/it would have been amating

we would have been amating

they would have been amating

FUTURE

I will amate

you will amate

he/she/it will amate

we will amate

they will amate

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be amating

you will be amating

he/she/it will be amating

we will be amating

they will be amating

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have amated

you will have amated

he/she/it will have amated

we will have amated

they will have amated

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been amating

you will have been amating

he/she/it will have been amating

we will have been amating

they will have been amating

IMPERATIVE

you amate

we let´s amate

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to amate

PAST

I amated

you amated

he/she/it amated

we amated

they amated

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was amating

you were amating

he/she/it was amating

we were amating

they were amating

PAST PARTICIPLE

amated

PAST PERFECT

I had amated

you had amated

he/she/it had amated

we had amated

they had amated

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been amating

you had been amating

he/she/it had been amating

we had been amating

they had been amating

PRESENT

I amate

you amate

he/she/it amates

we amate

they amate

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am amating

you are amating

he/she/it is amating

we are amating

they are amating

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

amating

PRESENT PERFECT

I have amated

you have amated

he/she/it has amated

we have amated

they have amated

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been amating

you have been amating

he/she/it has been amating

we have been amating

they have been amating