Spanish edit

Etymology edit

From Classical Nahuatl matatena (to fill with stones).

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /mataˈtenas/ [ma.t̪aˈt̪e.nas]
  • Rhymes: -enas
  • Syllabification: ma‧ta‧te‧nas

Noun edit

matatenas f pl (plural only)

  1. jacks (children's game)
    Synonym: payana