What does pato mean in mexico
James Olson
Updated on April 11, 2026
What does Pato mean in Spanish slang?
English Translation. duck. More meanings for pato. duck noun.
What is Pato short for?
PATO
| Acronym | Definition |
|---|---|
| PATO | Post Academisch Technisch Onderwijs (Dutch: Post Academic Technical Education; Netherlands) |
| PATO | Phenotype Attribute and Trait Ontology (plants) |
| PATO | Periodic Acid-Thiocarbohydrazide-Osmium Tetroxide |
| PATO | Principal Ammunition Technical Officer (Army) |
What is vato mean in Spanish?
According to the Urban Dictionary it’s Mexican slang and can mean “dude” or “homeboy.” Vato.
Does Pato mean duck?
Borrowed from Spanish pato (literally “duck”), since it was originally played with a live duck inside a basket instead of a ball.
Does PATA mean duck?
“Pata” may be a short word but it has plenty of uses in everyday Spanish. Why do I need to know this word? Well, aside from being the word in Spanish for animal leg or paw as well as the noun for a female duck, “pata” is used in quite a few common Spanish expressions.