Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pato
noun
/ˈpæt.oʊ/
Definition
A domestic or wild bird that belongs to the family Anatidae, characterized by a broad, flat bill and webbed feet.
Examples
- The young children fed the pato at the local pond.
- In the park, we saw a group of pato swimming together.
- She cooked a delicious pato dish for dinner last night.
Meaning
In Portuguese, ‘pato’ refers to a ‘duck’. Ducks are known for their quacking sound, swimming abilities, and are often found near water bodies like lakes and rivers.
Synonyms
- drake
- quacker
- waterfowl