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pat in Spanish

pat in Spanish is apapacho, apapuche, palmada — pat means to tap gently with the flat of the hand.

pat in Spanish

apapacho
noun
A light tap or slap, especially with the hands.
apapuche
noun
A light tap or slap, especially with the hands.
palmada
noun
A light tap or slap, especially with the hands.
palmadita
noun
A light tap or slap, especially with the hands.
palmazo
noun
A light tap or slap, especially with the hands.
acariciar
verb
To (gently) tap the flat of one's hand on a person or thing.
apapachar
verb
To (gently) tap the flat of one's hand on a person or thing.
apapuchar
verb
To (gently) tap the flat of one's hand on a person or thing.
palmadita
verb
To (gently) tap the flat of one's hand on a person or thing.
palmear
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 Spanish?

"pat" in Spanish is apapacho, apapuche, palmada. 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 Spanish, "pat" is apapacho, apapuche, palmada.

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

Yes — Spanish has 9 translations listed for "pat": apapacho, apapuche, palmada, palmadita, palmazo, acariciar.

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