Pat in spanish
pronunciation: pɑlmɑditɑ part of speech: noun
pat1 = golpecito, palmadita, palmada, cachete.
Example: Straighten out the problem, give him a few parental murmurs of comfort, a pat or two, then leave again.more:
» a pat on the back = una palmadita en la espala, una palmada en la espalda.
Example: Congrats to the highest scorers, you all deserve a pat on the back for a job well done.» give + Nombre + a pat on the back = dar una palmadita en la espalda, dar una palmada en la espalda, felicitar.
Example: Please give her a pat on the back for all her hard work and for always being available to us.» have it down + pat = conocer de memoria, saber de memoria, conocer Algo de carretilla, conocer Algo al dedillo.
Example: This recipe is a tad difficult when you first attempt it, but once you try it a few times you will have it down pat.» know + Nombre + off pat = conocer de memoria, saber de memoria, conocer Algo de carretilla, conocer Algo al dedillo.
Example: They are reviewed and changed every year, so don't assume you know them off pat.» learn + Nombre + off pat = aprender Algo de memoria, aprender Algo de carretilla, aprender Algo al dedillo.
Example: Kids are always going to learn the language off-pat if they are provided with the opportunity to listen and repeat.» off pat = de memoria, de carretilla, de carrerilla, al dedillo, de forma mecánica, de manera mecánica, como un papagayo.
Example: This strategy has been designed for you to practice till you get it totally off pat so you can walk into a casino and operate it without thinking.» pat of butter = porción de mantequilla.
Example: In addition, a pat of butter (slightly more than one teaspoon) has only 11 milligrams of cholesterol.» stand + pat = no hacer ningún cambio, no cambiar.
Example: To quote Bill Ford in a recent interview, 'the risk of standing pat is far greater than the risk of being bold'.pat2 = de poco peso, poco convincente.
Example: When challenged about their crimes, many offenders provide pat justifications.pat3 = golpear ligeramente.
Example: Moisturisers should be patted gently over the face and massaged gently using upward strokes.more:
» pat + Nombre + dry = secar dando golpecitos ligeros con algo absorbente.
Example: To steam a vegetable in your microwave, just wash it and pat it dry, place it in a microwave-safe bowl, cover tightly and microwave it.» pat + Nombre + on the back = dar una palmadita en la espalda, dar una palmada en la espalda, felicitar.
Example: 'I don't expect to be patted on the back for this -- it's my job'.» pat + Reflexivo + on the back = congratularse a Uno mismo, felicitarse a Uno mismo.
Example: Tamora thinks she's fooled Titus and pats herself on the back for being so clever.