leg
In Peru, 'pata' is often used informally to refer to a friend. The word translates to 'leg' in English but is used in this context to mean 'mate' or 'buddy'.
I have a wooden leg.
This sentence is often used to describe someone who has a wooden leg. It uses the noun 'pata' in its common meaning, which is an animal's leg or a slang term for a prosthetic leg.
The dog has four legs.
In this sentence, 'pata' is used to refer to the legs of an animal, in this case, a dog.
The table has a broken leg.
In this context, 'pata' means the leg of a furniture item, like a table or a chair, referring to its supporting part.
The chick has a yellow leg.
Here 'pata' is used in reference to the leg of a small bird, exhibiting another usage of the word for a non-human creature's lower limb.
The goose's foot is inflamed.
In this example, 'pata' refers to the foot of an animal, more specifically, of a goose. The sentence describes a health condition of the goose.
I need a lamb leg for dinner.
In this sentence, 'pata' is used to refer to a leg of an animal as food. The speaker needs it for preparation of a meal.
The chair was teetering on one leg.
In this case, 'pata' is used to refer to one of the supporting parts of a chair, highlighting the instability of the furniture.
The dog lifted its leg to urinate.
This is a very straightforward usage of the word 'pata', describing a common behavior of male dogs.
I gave the ball a kick.
Here 'pata' is a colloquial way to say 'kick' in Spanish, often used in the context of playing ball games.
The child hung from the table leg.
In this example, 'pata' refers the leg of a table, which is being used to support the weight of the child as he hangs from it.