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duck in Spanish

duck in Spanish is pato, ánade, carraco — duck means a web-footed water bird, often kept domestically or hunted.

duck in Spanish

pato
noun
An aquatic bird of the family Anatidae, having a flat bill and webbed feet.
ánade
noun
An aquatic bird of the family Anatidae, having a flat bill and webbed feet.
carraco
noun
An aquatic bird of the family Anatidae, having a flat bill and webbed feet.
corco
noun
An aquatic bird of the family Anatidae, having a flat bill and webbed feet.
corío
noun
An aquatic bird of the family Anatidae, having a flat bill and webbed feet.
parro
noun
An aquatic bird of the family Anatidae, having a flat bill and webbed feet.
lona
noun
A tightly-woven cotton fabric used as sailcloth.
pata
noun
Specifically, an adult female duck; contrasted with drake and with duckling.
pato
noun
Specifically, an adult female duck; contrasted with drake and with duckling.
pato
noun
(uncountable) The flesh of a duck used as food.
ánade
noun
(uncountable) The flesh of a duck used as food.
cero
noun
(cricket) A batsman's score of zero after getting out. (Short for duck's egg.)
agachar
verb
(transitive) To quickly lower (the head or body), often in order to prevent it from being struck by something.
esconder
verb
(transitive) To quickly lower (the head or body), often in order to prevent it from being struck by something.
sumergirse
verb
(transitive) To quickly lower (the head or body), often in order to prevent it from being struck by something.
hundir
verb
(intransitive) To go under the surface of water and immediately reappear; to plunge one's head into water or other liquid.
sumergir
verb
(intransitive) To go under the surface of water and immediately reappear; to plunge one's head into water or other liquid.
eludir
verb
(transitive, figurative) To evade doing something, especially something considered a responsibility.
esquivar
verb
(transitive, figurative) To evade doing something, especially something considered a responsibility.
evadir
verb
(transitive, figurative) To evade doing something, especially something considered a responsibility.

What does "duck" mean?

  1. noun A web-footed water bird, often kept domestically or hunted.
    "They fed bread to the ducks at the park pond."
  2. verb To lower the head or body quickly to avoid being hit.
    "He had to duck to avoid the low doorway."
  3. verb To avoid or evade a task, question, or responsibility.
    "The minister ducked the question about the budget cuts."
  4. noun (British, informal) A term of endearment for a friend or stranger.
    ""Are you alright, duck?" the shopkeeper asked."
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duck in a sentence

  • They fed bread to the ducks at the park pond.
  • He had to duck to avoid the low doorway.
  • She ducked behind the sofa when the ball came flying at her.
  • The minister ducked the question about the budget cuts.

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What is "duck" in Spanish?

"duck" in Spanish is pato, ánade, carraco. duck means: A web-footed water bird, often kept domestically or hunted.

How do you use "duck" in a sentence?

Example: "They fed bread to the ducks at the park pond." In Spanish, "duck" is pato, ánade, carraco.

Are there other ways to say "duck" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 17 translations listed for "duck": pato, ánade, carraco, corco, corío, parro.

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