Hello Kitty
/eʝo kitti/from spelling rules
The English phrase "hello kitty" translates to Hello Kitty in Spanish.
Hello Kitty refers to the name of the popular fictional character and brand featuring a white cat with a red bow.
When do people say it?
While Hello Kitty is a specific brand name, if you wish to say "Hello, little cat!" or "Hello, kitty!" as a friendly and playful greeting, you can use the informal phrase ¡Hola, gatita!
Did you know?
- The word gato in Spanish can also refer to a car jack, meaning a literal translation of 'hello kitty' could be confusing if used in a mechanical context.
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, calling a person gatita or gatito can be a romantic or affectionate nickname for a partner or child.
- If you use the playful greeting ¡Hola, gatita!, the word gatita uses the diminutive suffix -ita to imply cuteness or endearment, a common way to express affection in Spanish.
Examples in context
- ¡Buenos días, Hello Kitty! ¿Cómo ha estado?Good morning, Hello Kitty! How have you been?
- ¡Hola Kitty! ¿Qué haces?Hello Kitty! What are you up to?
- ¡Hola, gatita! ¿Vamos a jugar?Hello, little cat! Shall we play?
- Tengo una mochila de Hello Kitty.I have a Hello Kitty backpack.
- ¿Te gusta el personaje de Hello Kitty?Do you like the Hello Kitty character?
- Ese peluche es de Hello Kitty.That stuffed animal is Hello Kitty.
Example conversation
Lucía and Alejandro are shopping for gifts.
- LucíaMira, ¡esta mochila de Hello Kitty es linda!Look, this Hello Kitty backpack is cute!
- AlejandroSí, es perfecta para mi hermana.Yes, it is perfect for my sister.
- Lucía¿Te gusta el color rosa de Hello Kitty?Do you like Hello Kitty's pink color?
- AlejandroSí, a ella le encanta Hello Kitty.Yes, she loves Hello Kitty.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
