ponte a cuatro patas
/ponte a kwatɾo patas/from spelling rules
The English phrase "bend me over" is translated into Spanish as ponte a cuatro patas.
This phrase is used as a request for someone to position themselves on their hands and knees, typically for sexual activity.
How do you pronounce it?
/ponte a kwatɾo patas/
Did you know?
- The word pata refers specifically to the leg of an animal or a piece of furniture, rather than the human leg, which is pierna.
- While ponte a cuatro patas is used sexually, it is also the standard way to describe any animal or person on all fours, such as a baby crawling or a dog waiting for a treat.
- While 'bend me over' in English focuses on the action of the person doing the bending, the Spanish version ponte a cuatro patas focuses on the person receiving the action taking the position.
Example conversation
A couple is being intimate in their bedroom.
- SofíaDaniel, ponte a cuatro patas.Daniel, get on all fours.
- Daniel¿Así te gusta, Sofía?Do you like it like this, Sofía?
- SofíaSí, así está perfecto.Yes, that is perfect.
- DanielMe encanta cuando me lo pides.I love it when you ask me.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
