How is the word dar palmaditas translated from Spanish to English

English translation
pat
verb

Tocar suavemente varias veces con la mano abierta.

To touch gently several times with a flat hand.

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  • Le dio palmaditas al perro en la cabeza. — She patted the dog on the head.

  • Me dio una palmadita en el hombro. — He gave me a pat on the shoulder.

  • Da palmaditas a la masa hasta que quede plana. — Pat the dough gently until it lies flat.

  • Una palmadita suave calmó al caballo asustado. — A gentle pat calmed the frightened horse.

  • Se da palmaditas en los bolsillos buscando las llaves. — He pats his pockets looking for the keys.

  • ¿A los caballos les gusta una palmadita en el cuello? — Do horses like a pat on the neck?

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