A slang phrase from Argentina that literally means 'to cure the mate'. It is used to refer to the process of preparing a new mate gourd for use. This term can also be metaphorically used to refer to the process of getting used to a new situation or adapting to a new environment.
Examples
- Spanish: Acabo de mudarme a una nueva ciudad, así que todavía estoy curando el mate.
- English: I just moved to a new city, so I'm still 'curing the mate'.