casual

Pata

Literal meaning: "Leg / paw"

Friend / Pal (Peru)

PAH-ta

What does it mean?

Pata is a softer, more widely used Peruvian word for friend. You will hear "mi pata" all over Peru, especially among younger generations.

How to use it

Slightly broader than causa. Still informal, but less edgy.

Example sentences

He is my good friend.

Es mi pata.

My friend told me.

Mi pata me dijo.

Related phrases

Causa

Friend / Buddy (Peru)

Bacán

Cool / Awesome (Peru)

More peru-slang phrases

Causa

Friend / Buddy (Peru)

Bacán

Cool / Awesome (Peru)

Misio

Broke / No money (Peru)

Janguear

To hang out (Peru)

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casual

Pata

Literal meaning: "Leg / paw"

Friend / Pal (Peru)

PAH-ta

What does it mean?

Pata is a softer, more widely used Peruvian word for friend. You will hear "mi pata" all over Peru, especially among younger generations.

How to use it

Slightly broader than causa. Still informal, but less edgy.

Example sentences

He is my good friend.

Es mi pata.

My friend told me.

Mi pata me dijo.

Related phrases

Causa

Friend / Buddy (Peru)

Bacán

Cool / Awesome (Peru)

More peru-slang phrases

Causa

Friend / Buddy (Peru)

Bacán

Cool / Awesome (Peru)

Misio

Broke / No money (Peru)

Janguear

To hang out (Peru)

Translate using real Peruvian Spanish

HablaFlow translates with authentic phrasing like "Pata" — not robotic textbook Spanish.

Try Free — 10 Translations

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