noun🔗SharePataThe soft foot of a mammal or other animal, generally a quadruped, that has claws or nails; comparable to a human hand or foot."The kitten's soft paw gently touched my hand. "La suave pata del gatito tocó suavemente mi mano.animalbodypartanatomyorganismChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePataA hand."Get your grubby paws off my things!"¡Quita tus patas sucias de mis cosas!animalpartbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareHurgar con las patas(of an animal) To go through something (such as a garbage can) with paws."The cat pawed through the overflowing trash can, looking for a tasty treat. "El gato hurgó con las patas en el basurero desbordante, buscando un premio sabroso.animalactionnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareManotear(of an animal) To gently push on something with a paw."The cat pawed at the string, trying to get it off the table. "El gato manoteaba la cuerda, tratando de quitarla de la mesa.animalactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRascar con la pata(of an animal) To draw the forefoot along the ground; to beat or scrape with the forefoot."The dog began to paw at the door, wanting to go outside. "El perro comenzó a rascar la puerta con la pata, queriendo salir.animalactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareManosear(by extension) To touch someone in a sexual way."He was fired from his job after several female colleagues reported that he would try to paw them during work meetings. "Fue despedido de su trabajo después de que varias compañeras informaran que intentaba manosearlas durante las reuniones de trabajo.sexbodyactionhumanmoralChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareManosear, escarbar torpemente(by extension) To clumsily dig through something."The dog pawed through the box of holiday decorations, scattering glitter everywhere. "El perro manoseó la caja de adornos navideños, esparciendo brillantina por todas partes.animalactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAdular, halagarTo flatter."He tried to paw at his boss with compliments, hoping for a promotion. "Intentó adular a su jefe con cumplidos, esperando una promoción.attitudecharacteractionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePapá, padreFather; pa."My paw took me to school this morning. "Mi papá me llevó a la escuela esta mañana.familypersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
