gato
everyday, masculine
A cat is gato, or gata for a female. Mexicans also say michi in a playful, affectionate way.
Meaning: a domestic cat (noun)
Ways to say it
| Mexican | Note |
|---|---|
| gato | everyday, masculine |
| gata | feminine |
| michi | casual, affectionate |
Gatito and gatita are the diminutives for a kitten or a cute cat. Michi is informal and used by many people when talking to or about their pet.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural is gatos. When the group is mixed, Spanish uses the masculine plural.
Did you know?
- Michi is a common pet name for cats in Mexico and Latin America.
Examples in context
- Tengo un gato negro.I have a black cat.
- La gata tuvo gatitos.The cat had kittens.
- Ven, michi, ven.Come, kitty, come.
Example conversation
Paty shows her neighbor Luis her new pet in Mérida.
- PatyMira, adopté un gatito.Look, I adopted a kitten.
- Luis¡Qué bonito! ¿Cómo se llama?How cute! What is its name?
- PatySe llama Michi.His name is Michi.
