Significato di pat in italiano

• 0 to touch a person or animal with a flat hand in a gentle, friendly way -- dare colpetti affettuosi a

  • She stopped to pat the dog. Si è fermata ad accarezzare il cane.

• 1 a gentle, friendly touch with a flat hand -- colpetto affettuoso con la mano, pacca

• 2 a light, gentle blow or touch, usually with the palm of the hand and showing affection -- colpetto, buffetto

  • She gave the child a pat on the head.

• 3 (of butter) a small piece; a lump -- pezzetto

  • a pat of butter

• 4 to strike gently with the palm of the hand, usually as a sign of affection -- dare un colpetto

  • He patted the horse’s neck.

• 5 (often off pat) memorized, prepared and ready to be said -- (a portata di mano)

  • He had the answer (off) pat.