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• Descreve algo que se encaixa perfeitamente ou é apropriado para a situação, muitas vezes de um jeito que parece rápido demais ou ensaiado.

Describes something that is exactly right or appropriate for a situation, often in a way that seems too quick or rehearsed.

1. Superficially plausibleC1formal

   Seeming true or correct but only in a shallow or unconvincing way.

   Superficialmente plausível

   • His explanation was too pat to be believable.
   • She gave a pat answer that didn't address the real issue.
   • The politician's pat response avoided the difficult questions.

   Sinônimosfacileglibshallowsimplisticslicksmoothsuperficialunconvincing

   Antônimosconsidereddeepprofoundthoroughthoughtful

2. Exactly suitedC1formal

   Perfectly appropriate or fitting for a particular situation.

   Perfeitamente adequado

   • Her comment was pat for the occasion.
   • He had a pat phrase ready for every argument.
   • The solution seemed pat, as if it had been prepared in advance.

   Sinônimosappositeappropriateaproposaptfelicitousfittingpertinentsuitablewell timed

   Antônimosimproperinappropriateinaptunfittingunsuitable

• Advérbio que significa 'no momento exato' ou 'de forma perfeitamente adequada'. É usado com frequência na expressão 'to have something down pat', que significa saber ou lembrar algo com perfeição.

An adverb meaning 'at exactly the right moment' or 'in a way that is perfectly suitable or appropriate.' It is often used in the phrase 'to have something down pat,' meaning to know or remember something perfectly.

1. Completely or perfectlyB2informal

   In a way that is exactly right, often used to describe knowing or having something ready.

   Perfeitamente ou de cor

   • She had her speech down pat after practicing all week.
   • He knows the entire route pat from memory.
   • The comedian had his jokes down pat for the show.

   Sinônimosexactlyflawlesslyperfectlypreciselyto perfection

• Substantivo que designa um toque leve ou batidinha com a mão, geralmente carinhoso; também o som produzido por esse toque leve. Pode indicar ainda uma quantidade pequena de algo, como um pouco de manteiga.

A noun referring to the sound produced by a gentle blow, or a light touch or stroke with the hand.

1. Gentle soundA2formal

   The sound made by a light, gentle blow or tap.

   Batida leve

   • I heard a soft pat on the window.
   • The pat of rain on the roof was soothing.
   • There was a gentle pat as the cat jumped down.

   Sinônimosraptap

2. Light touch or strokeA2formal

   A gentle, friendly touch or stroke, often with the hand.

   Tapinha

   • She gave the dog a reassuring pat on the head.
   • He felt a pat on his shoulder from behind.
   • A pat on the back is a sign of encouragement.

   Sinônimoscaressdabstroketaptouch

   Antônimosbangblowhitknockpunchslapsmackstrikethumpwhack

• Verbo usado para indicar o ato de bater levemente com a mão ou os dedos em algo, geralmente como gesto de carinho, aprovação ou para alisar. Também pode significar dar uma palmadinha leve.

A verb used to indicate the act of tapping or striking something gently, often with the hand, as a gesture of affection, approval, or to flatten something.

1. Touch gently and affectionatelyA2informal

   To tap or squeeze someone or something lightly and affectionately, often as a sign of fondness or encouragement.

   Fazer carinho

   • She patted the dog on the head.
   • He patted her gently on the shoulder to comfort her.
   • The mother patted her child's cheek lovingly.

   Sinônimoscaressclapdabfondlestroketaptouch

   Antônimoshitpunchslapstrike

2. Strike lightlyB1formal

   To hit something or someone with a light, quick motion, often to flatten, shape, or remove something.

   Bater de leve

   • He patted the dough into a flat circle.
   • She patted the dust off her clothes.
   • The chef patted the steak dry with a paper towel.

   Sinônimosclapdabtap

   Antônimosbeatpoundthump