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pata

English translation of pata

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'.


Example sentences using: pata

Tengo una pata de palo.

English translation of Tengo una pata de palo.

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.

El perro tiene cuatro patas.

English translation of El perro tiene cuatro patas.

The dog has four legs.

In this sentence, 'pata' is used to refer to the legs of an animal, in this case, a dog.

La mesa tiene una pata rota.

English translation of La mesa tiene una pata rota.

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.

El pollito tiene una pata amarilla.

English translation of El pollito tiene una pata amarilla.

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.

La pata de ganso está inflamada.

English translation of La pata de ganso está inflamada.

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.

Necesito una pata de cordero para la cena.

English translation of Necesito una pata de cordero para la cena.

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.

La silla se balanceaba en una pata.

English translation of La silla se balanceaba en una pata.

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.

El perro levantó la pata para orinar.

English translation of El perro levantó la pata para orinar.

The dog lifted its leg to urinate.

This is a very straightforward usage of the word 'pata', describing a common behavior of male dogs.

Le pegué una pata a la pelota.

English translation of Le pegué una pata a la pelota.

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.

El niño se colgó de la pata de la mesa.

English translation of El niño se colgó de la pata de la mesa.

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.

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