matte
матовый
non-glossy
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matte with Russian translation
matte usage examples
I bought a matte phone case to stop fingerprints from showing.
Я купил матовый чехол для телефона, чтобы на нём не было видно отпечатков пальцев.
The artist chose a matte paint for the portrait to avoid any glare.
Художник выбрал матовую краску для портрета, чтобы не было бликов.
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matte belongs to the topic "Colors and Materials". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
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She chose a matte lipstick for a subtle look.
The artist prefers a matt canvas for her oils.
We painted the ceiling flat white to hide imperfections.
слабый блеск / малый уровень блеска
The furniture has a low-sheen varnish that keeps the wood looking natural.
не отражающий свет, нерефлективный
Non-reflective glass reduces glare on the display.
The old paint looked dull after years of sun exposure.
сатиновый, полуматовый (легкий блеск)
The kitchen cabinets have a satin finish that’s easy to clean.
полуматовый, «яичная скорлупа» (слабый блеск)
We used eggshell paint in the hallway for easy cleaning and a soft sheen.
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How is matte different from related words?
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В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.

В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.

В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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Questions about this word
What does matte mean?
non-glossy
How do you pronounce matte?
matte is pronounced as /ˈmæt/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
How is matte used in a sentence?
I bought a matte phone case to stop fingerprints from showing. Translation: Я купил матовый чехол для телефона, чтобы на нём не было видно отпечатков пальцев.
Is matte part of Colors and Materials vocabulary?
Yes, matte (матовый) can be learned in the Colors and Materials topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is matte part of Clothing and Fashion vocabulary?
Yes, matte (матовый) can be learned in the Clothing and Fashion topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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