pat

to touch or stroke an animal gently with your hand, especially a cat or dog

acariciar, tocar suavemente

• pat something

Collocations pat the cat · pat a dog

• She patted the cat on its head.

  Ella acarició la cabeza del gato.

to walk or move in a particular way, especially with short steps

caminar, andar

• pat somewhere

Collocations pat around the room · pat to the door

• He patted over to her.

  Él se acercó a ella dando pequeños pasos.

to kick or stride out with your foot, especially when running or walking quickly

dar un paso fuerte, dar una patada

• pat somewhere

Collocations pat the ground · pat a ball away

• He patted the ball away.

  Él desvió el balón con un fuerte patadita.

to touch or stroke something gently with your hand, especially to comfort someone or show affection

acariciar, tocar suavemente

• pat somebody

Collocations pat a child on the back · pat someone's hand

• She patted him on the shoulder.

  Ella le acarició el hombro.

a footprint, especially one made by a bird or animal in soft ground or snow

huella de pie

• a pat

• The bird left a clear pat in the snow.

  El pájaro dejó una clara huella de pie en la nieve.

a small round piece of bread, often served with cheese and wine as a snack or starter in restaurants

panecillo, bocadito de pan

• a pat

• They served us a small pat of bread.

  Nos sirvieron un pequeño panecillo.