This is a regular verb. It follows the conjugation pattern of the verb falar.
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A geada mata as plantas mais frágeis.
Frost kills the most fragile plants.
PreteritePretérito perfeitoPretérito perfeito
A seca matou as flores do jardim.
The drought killed the flowers in the garden.
ImperfectPretérito imperfeitoPretérito imperfeito
Nas férias, ela matava saudades da família.
On vacation, she made up for missing her family.