Cat in Spanish 🇪🇸

Pronunciation

Normal speech: GAH-toh
IPA: ‘ɣa.to

10 months ago

Gata

Mi gata es joven. Ella es pequeña. Su llamo es Zoey. Ella es gris. Zoey es un corto cabello
americano. Su cola es largo. Zoey es muy feliz en mi casa.

8 months ago

other meanings

“Gato” can also be used as a shortened form of the phrase “gato hidráulico,” which means hydraulic jack.

9 months ago

do not confuse with

The word “gata” means female cat, which is a different word from “gato.”

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variations by country

In some Latin American countries, “gato” can also be used as a slang term for a cheater or player in romantic relationships.

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mnemonic

The word “gato” has two syllables, and the first syllable sounds like “ga,” while the second syllable sounds like “to.” A possible mnemonic could be “The cat goes ‘ga-to!'”

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idioms

“Tener siete vidas como los gatos” is an idiom that means to be lucky or resilient, as cats are often seen as having nine lives.

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usage

“Gato” is a masculine noun that refers to a male cat.

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origin

The Spanish word “gato” comes from the Latin word “cattus,” which means cat.

9 months ago

Not related 2 cat

Anyone have a decent Clan i can join?

a few seconds ago

gato info.

Tips to remember “gato”:
– Associate the word with a cat you know or with a popular cultural reference, such as “Puss in Boots” from Shrek, who is called “el Gato con Botas” in Spanish.
– Use a mnemonic by remembering that “gato” sounds like “gate,” and visualize a cat sitting on a gate.
– Think of “gatito,” which means “kitten” in Spanish, to reinforce the root word “gato.”

Explanations:
– “Gato” is a masculine noun in Spanish and follows the typical gender rules: “el gato” for “the cat” (male) and “la gata” for “the cat” (female).

Other words that mean the same thing:
– “Minino” or “michino” are affectionate terms for a cat.
– “Felino” refers to a feline, which is a broader term that includes cats among other feline species.

Alternate meanings like slang:
– In some Spanish-speaking regions, “gato” can be a derogatory term to refer to someone who is sly or deceitful.
– “Gato” can also refer to a car jack, the tool used to lift a car for changing tires or other maintenance.

Examples of sentences that use it:
– Mi vecina tiene tres gatos negros. (My neighbor has three black cats.)
– Prefiero los perros, pero los gatos también son animales muy independientes. (I prefer dogs, but cats are also very independent animals.)
– ¿Puedes pasarme el gato? Tengo que cambiar la rueda del coche. (Can you pass me the jack? I have to change the car tire.)
– Cuando era pequeño, teníamos un gato que siempre dormía en mi cama. (When I was little, we had a cat that always slept in my bed.)

2 months ago