gato
standard, El Salvador
In El Salvador a cat is a gato, and a female cat is a gata. A kitten is a gatito.
Meaning: small domestic feline (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| gato | standard, El Salvador |
| Gata | female |
| Gatito | kitten |
People say mi gato or mi gata for a pet. The diminutive gatito is also a term of affection.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word changes with gender and number: gato, gata, gatos and gatas.
Did you know?
- A pet kitten is a gatito, and people also use the word as a sweet name for a person they care about.
Examples in context
- Mi gato duerme todo el día.My cat sleeps all day.
- La gata tuvo tres gatitos.The cat had three kittens.
- Los gatos son independientes.Cats are independent.
Example conversation
Lilian asks a neighbor about a stray in San Salvador.
- Lilian¿Ese gato es suyo?Is that cat yours?
- VecinoNo, anda en la calle.No, it is a stray.
- LilianEntonces le doy de comer.Then I will feed it.
