pato /pˈato/ · noun · CEFR A1. Spanish translation of "duck".

See also: Vocabulary entry (Spanish) · Topic: Spanish Animales y Juguetes

Source term
duck
Translation
pato
CEFR Level
A1
Part of speech
noun
Image
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Article, Gender & Forms

Spanish article/gender note: learn this word with the article "el".

Dictionary form pato
Article el
Gender/article class masculine
Regular/likely plural patos
How to use it in a sentence
Pattern
Subject + verb + el pato
Examples
Esto es el pato.
Tip
Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.

Topic context

This word appears in the Spanish Animales y Juguetes.

Example Sentences

El pato está en el estanque.

English: The duck is in the pond.

A1 · Animals and Toys

Un pato amarillo nada en el estanque.

English: A yellow duck swims in the pond.

A1 · animals

Damos pan a los patos.

English: We give bread to the ducks.

A1 · animals

El pato tiene un patito.

English: The duck has a baby with her.

A1 · animals

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