Verb conjugation

agarrar de pato

to mock (someone)

Usage

Mexican colloquial slang meaning to mock, tease, or make someone the butt of a joke — no me agarres de pato, or me agarraron de pato todo el día. Pato (duck) here has nothing to do with the animal; it just marks someone as an easy target for teasing.

Examples

Sus compañeros lo agarraban de pato en la escuela. — His classmates picked on him at school.
No me agarres de pato, hablo en serio. — Don't mock me, I'm being serious.
Siempre agarran de pato al nuevo del grupo. — They always tease the new guy in the group.

Common mistake

Taking agarrar de pato literally — it has nothing to do with ducks; it's purely idiomatic Mexican slang for being mocked or singled out for teasing.

Simple tenses

Imperative (imperativo)

tú	-
nosotros	-
vosotros	-

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Frequently asked questions

What does "agarrar de pato" mean?

"agarrar de pato" means "to mock (someone)".

What is the Imperative (imperativo) of "agarrar de pato"?

The imperative (imperativo) of "agarrar de pato" is: tú -, nosotros -, vosotros -.

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