¡misi, misi!
The Spanish phrase for "here kitty kitty" is ¡misi, misi!
The phrase ¡misi, misi! is an onomatopoeic call used to attract a cat's attention. Other informal ways to call a cat include Aquí, gatito, gatito (Here, kitty, kitty) or the playful, relaxed phrase Oye, michi, ven acá (Hey, kitty, come here).
Did you know?
- If you attempt to call a cat using the standard word gato, it can come across as strangely blunt or overly literal in a playful setting.
- While misi, misi is common in Spain, many Latin American countries prefer michi to refer to cats. This has evolved into a widespread internet meme across the Spanish-speaking world, turning 'michi' into a universal slang term for any cat.
- Spanish speakers may use pspsps as an onomatopoeic sound similar to misi, misi. While not a formal word, this sibilant sound is recognized globally and is used interchangeably with traditional Spanish cat calls.
Examples in context
- ¡Misi, misi!, ven aquí.Kitty kitty, come here.
- Escucha, ¡misi, misi!, te traigo comida.Listen, kitty kitty, I'm bringing you food.
- El gato no viene aunque diga «¡misi, misi!».The cat doesn't come even if I say kitty kitty.
Example conversation
Sofía is trying to get the cat to come to her in the living room.
- DanielSofía, ¿puedes llamar al gato?Sofía, can you call the cat?
- Sofía¡Misi, misi!, ven conmigo.Kitty kitty, come to me.
- DanielÉl te está mirando, Sofía.He is looking at you, Sofía.
- Sofía¡Misi, misi!, ¡ven ya!Kitty kitty, come now!
