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    Pato (en. Duck)

    /ˈpato/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    In some countries, a colloquial term to refer to a person with behaviors considered not masculine.
    Some young people use the word duck in a derogatory manner.
    Algunos jóvenes utilizan la palabra pato de manera despectiva.
    Flato in popular slang is associated with funny or ridiculous situations.
    The joke fell on him like a duck at the event.
    La broma le cayó como un pato en el evento.
    Aquatic bird of the family Anatidae, generally with a compact and flattened body.
    The duck was swimming serenely in the pond.
    El pato nadaba serenamente en el estanque.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'patus', which refers to the bird.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    In troubled waters, fishermen gain.
    Indicates that in chaotic situations, some may benefit.
    a río revuelto, ganancia de pescadores
    to be like a duck
    To be confused or disoriented.
    estar como un pato

    Related Words

    duckling
    Diminutive of duck, it may refer to a young or small duck.
    patito
    hen
    The term can refer to the female of a duck.
    pata

    Slang Meanings

    Term used to refer to someone who is considered effeminate.
    Don't be a duck, act like a man.
    No seas pato, actúa como un hombre.
    Used to describe things that are strange or ridiculous.
    That movie was very duck; I didn't understand it.
    Esa película fue muy pato, no la entendí.