estanque de patos
/estanke de patos/from spelling rules
The English phrase duck pond is translated into Spanish as estanque de patos.
Did you know?
- In Spanish, calling someone a pato (duck) can be a slang term for someone who is clumsy or lacks grace.
- The word estanque shares a common ancestor with the English word 'stagnant', both relating to water that does not move.
- In certain Latin American countries, estanque can refer to a water tank or a cistern used for storing rain, not just a decorative pond.
Examples in context
- Me encanta visitar la laguna de patos del parque los fines de semana.I love visiting the duck pond at the park on weekends.
- Hemos construido una pequeña piscina para patos en nuestro jardín trasero.We have built a small pool for ducks in our backyard.
- El estanque de patos está muy tranquilo.The duck pond is very peaceful.
- Vamos a caminar cerca del estanque de patos.Let's walk near the duck pond.
- Los niños juegan junto al estanque de patos.The children are playing by the duck pond.
Example conversation
Daniel and María are walking in a large public park.
- Daniel¿Ves ese estanque de patos, María?Do you see that duck pond, María?
- MaríaSí, es un lugar muy bonito.Yes, it is a very beautiful place.
- DanielPodemos sentarnos ahí un momento.We can sit there for a moment.
- MaríaMe parece una idea excelente, Daniel.That sounds like an excellent idea, Daniel.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
