Pata (en. Leg)

/ˈpata/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Limb of an animal that allows it to walk.

The dog's leg was injured.

La pata del perro estaba lastimada.

Part of the human body that supports and allows walking.

My leg hurts after running.

Me duele la pata después de correr.

Leg of a table or piece of furniture.

One leg of the table is broken.

Una pata de la mesa está rota.

From the Latin 'pata' meaning foot or limb.

dog leg

Refers to a person who walks a lot or travels frequently.

pata de perro

to have a wooden leg

Refers to someone who limps or has difficulty walking.

tener pata de palo

to give a kick

Means to kick or give a kick to something or someone.

dar una pata

lame leg

Refers to an animal or person that has one weaker leg.

pata coja

rooster's foot

Refers to the wrinkles that form at the corners of the eyes.

pata de gallo

Very close friend.

He is my buddy, we're always together.

Él es mi pata, siempre estamos juntos.

Companion or colleague.

I'm going with my friends to the movies tonight.

Vamos con mis patas al cine esta noche.