gatos negros
/ɡatos neɡɾos/from spelling rules
The English phrase "black cats" is translated into Spanish as gatos negros.
gatos negros is used to describe cats that have black fur.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of gatos, meaning "cats" and negros, meaning "black".
How does it change in a sentence?
In Spanish, the gender and number of the adjective must match the noun. If you are referring specifically to female cats, use the feminine form gatas negras.
How do you pronounce it?
/ɡatos neɡɾos/
What mistakes should you avoid?
Avoid using gatos negras. You cannot mix a masculine noun with a feminine adjective.
Did you know?
- In certain regions of Spain, the phrase dar gato por liebre involves a 'cat' and means to be cheated or swindled by receiving something of lower value than promised.
- The word gato is used as a slang term for a 'strongman' or a 'hired hand' in several Latin American countries, which has nothing to do with the animal.
- The adjective negro can be used as a term of endearment for a loved one in some Latin American countries, regardless of whether they are a gato or a human.
Examples in context
- ¿Le gustan los gatos negros?Do you like black cats?This sentence is useful for asking if someone likes gatos negros.Tatoeba #543925 by Shishir, translation #69436 by CK
- Los gatos negros traen mala suerte.Black cats are bad luck.This sentence is useful for stating that gatos negros are considered bad luck.Tatoeba #1251187 by hayastan, translation #1106907 by Scott
- A Napoleón Bonaparte le daban miedo los gatos negros.Napoleon Bonaparte feared black cats.This sentence is useful for describing how Napoleon Bonaparte feared gatos negros.Tatoeba #1020576 by Shishir, translation #952687 by shekitten
- En la exposición de animales, pude observar varios gatos negros de diferentes tamaños y edades.At the animal exhibition, I was able to observe several black cats of different sizes and ages.
- Las brujas de cuentos de hadas siempre tienen gatos negritos como compañeros leales.Fairy tale witches always have black kitties as loyal companions.
- En mi vecindario hay muchos michis negros, son adorables y juguetones.There are many black kitties in my neighborhood, they are adorable and playful.
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Example conversation
María and Alejandro are at a local animal shelter.
- MaríaVeo muchos gatos negros en las jaulas.I see many black cats in the cages.
- AlejandroSon muy bonitos, María.They are very pretty, María.
- María¿Quieres adoptar uno de esos gatos negros?Do you want to adopt one of those black cats?
- AlejandroSí, me encantan los gatos negros.Yes, I love black cats.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
