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pat in Portuguese

pat in Portuguese is batidinha, estalo, tapinha — pat means to tap gently with the flat of the hand.

pat in Portuguese

batidinha
noun
The sound of a light slap or tap with a soft flat object, especially of a footstep.
estalo
noun
The sound of a light slap or tap with a soft flat object, especially of a footstep.
batidinha
noun
A light tap or slap, especially with the hands.
tapinha
noun
A light tap or slap, especially with the hands.
dar um tapinha
verb
To (gently) tap the flat of one's hand on a person or thing.

What does "pat" mean?

  1. verb To tap gently with the flat of the hand.
    "She patted the dog on the head."
  2. noun A gentle tap or light slap with the hand.
    "She gave him a reassuring pat on the shoulder."
  3. noun A small, flattened lump of a soft substance, especially butter.
    "Add a pat of butter to the hot pan."
  4. adj Exactly right or fitting for the occasion; sometimes suggesting an answer is too neat or rehearsed.
    "His explanation seemed a bit too pat to be entirely honest."

pat in a sentence

  • She patted the dog on the head.
  • He patted his friend on the back for a job well done.
  • She gave him a reassuring pat on the shoulder.
  • Add a pat of butter to the hot pan.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "pat" in Portuguese?

"pat" in Portuguese is batidinha, estalo, tapinha. pat means: To tap gently with the flat of the hand.

How do you use "pat" in a sentence?

Example: "She patted the dog on the head." In Portuguese, "pat" is batidinha, estalo, tapinha.

Are there other ways to say "pat" in Portuguese?

Yes — Portuguese has 4 translations listed for "pat": batidinha, estalo, tapinha, dar um tapinha.

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