gato
masculine, neutral
A cat in Guatemala is a gato, and a female cat is a gata. A kitten is a gatito.
Meaning: domestic cat (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| gato | masculine, neutral |
| gata | female cat |
Spanish uses gato for cats in general unless you want to say the animal is female. Los gatos can mean cats of both sexes.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Guatemalans use the standard word. The informal word chucho that you may hear in Guatemala is for dogs, not cats.
Did you know?
- Guatemalans, like speakers in much of Central America, often use vos with friends, so you may hear ¿Tenés gato?
Examples in context
- El gato duerme en el sofá.The cat sleeps on the sofa.
- Mi gata tuvo tres gatitos.My cat had three kittens.
- ¿Tenés gato en tu casa?Do you have a cat at home?
Example conversation
Neighbors Isabel and Tomás talk over the fence in Guatemala City.
- IsabelTomás, ¿viste a mi gato?Tomás, did you see my cat?
- TomásSí, está en mi patio.Yes, he is in my yard.
- IsabelGracias, ya voy por él.Thanks, I am coming for him.
