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How do you say "duck" in Mexican Spanish?
el pato
In Mexican Spanish, "duck" is el pato.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'PAH-to', with stress on the first syllable and soft p.
Grammar notes
Masculine noun, plural 'patos'. This is the general term for duck in Spanish, though 'pata' (female) is also used.
Example sentence
El pato nada en el lago tranquilo.
The duck swims in the calm lake.
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How to remember el pato
A pato is a water bird, and 'pata' means paw or foot, which ducks use to swim.
Related words
- alpaca la alpaca
- beaver el castor
- bull el toro
- carp la carpa
- fishing rod la caña de pescar
- goat la cabra
- lamb el borrego
- mallard el pato real
- pigeon la paloma
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Questions about el pato
How do you say "duck" in Mexican Spanish?
In Mexican Spanish, "duck" is el pato. It is a noun.
Is el pato masculine or feminine?
Masculine noun, plural 'patos'. This is the general term for duck in Spanish, though 'pata' (female) is also used.
How is el pato used in a sentence?
Use el pato as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: El pato nada en el lago tranquilo. (The duck swims in the calm lake.).
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