English–Spanish

“paw” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈpata/

Example

El perro levantó la pata.

The dog lifted its paw.

Illustration for pata (paw)

How to say “paw” in Spanish

“Paw” in Spanish is pata.

An animal limb used for walking or a leg of furniture that supports weight.

Full entry for pata: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with pata

La pata del perro tenía una herida.

The dog's paw had a wound.

Tips for using pata

  • English speakers often think of a 'paw' as only for small animals, but Spanish pata covers many animal limbs and also furniture legs, while a person's leg is normally pierna.

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