What is the Spanish word for "pat"?

Learn how to say "pat" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

pat

Spanish

palmada

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Alternative translations of "pat"

acariciar
golpecito

Examples of how to use "pat" in Spanish

English
He gently patted the dog's head.
Spanish
Él acarició suavemente la cabeza del perro.
English
I pat the dog every morning.
Spanish
Yo acaricio al perro todas las mañanas.
English
She patted his shoulder yesterday.
Spanish
Ella le dio una palmada en el hombro ayer.
English
They are patting the baby gently.
Spanish
Ellos están acariciando al bebé suavemente.
English
We have pat the puppy twice today.
Spanish
Hemos acariciado al cachorro dos veces hoy.

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