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"Patter" is a noun which is often translated as "el golpeteo", and "pattern" is a noun which is often translated as "el patrón". Learn more about the difference between "patter" and "pattern" below.
patter(
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)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
a. el golpeteo (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The children swore that they heard the patter of reindeer feet on the roof of the house.Los niños juraron haber oído el golpeteo de las patas de los renos sobre el techo de la casa.
b. el tamborileo (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
We listened to the patter of the rain against the tent.Escuchamos el tamborileo de la lluvia contra la tienda de campaña.
2. (talk)
b. el rollo (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
I've heard a lot of patter about that strange fella who just moved into town.He escuchado mucho rollo sobre ese tipo raro que acaba de mudarse al pueblo.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
a. golpetear
Someone was pattering on the window trying to get the driver's attention.Alguien golpeteaba la ventana tratando de llamarle la atención al conductor.
b. tamborilear
The rain pattering against the window reminded Elena that she had left laundry on the line.La lluvia que tamborileaba contra la ventana le recordó a Elena que había dejado la ropa en el tendedero.
c. corretear
The guests heard some critters pattering in the walls.Los huéspedes oyeron unas criaturas correteando en las paredes.
pattern(
pah
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duhrn
)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
a. el patrón (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The psychologist must first identify the patient's behavior pattern.El psicólogo primero debe determinar el patrón de conducta del paciente.
a. el estampado (M) (on fabric)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
I'd like a dress with a floral pattern.Quisiera un vestido con un estampado floral.
b. el diseño (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The facade is ornamented with Arabesque-inspired patterns.La fachada aparece decorada con diseños inspirados en motivos arabescos.
a. el patrón (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Our magazine offers the best selection of sewing patterns for skirts.Nuestra revista ofrece la mejor selección de patrones de costura para faldas.
b. el molde (M) (Southern Cone)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Can you knit a sweater from a pattern?¿Sabes tejer un suéter utilizando un molde?
4. (prototype)
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. imitar
Many new fashion trends are patterned on those of years gone by.Muchas tendencias nuevas de la moda imitan las de antaño.
b. basarse en
Some of the biggest box office hits have been patterned after Shakespeare works.Algunas de las películas más taquilleras se basan en obras de Shakespeare.
