gatito
neutral, Mexico
In Mexican Spanish a "kitten" is gatito for a male and gatita for a female. Casual talk also uses michi, a word for any cat.
Meaning: young cat (noun)
Ways to say it
| Mexican | Note |
|---|---|
| gatito | neutral, Mexico |
| gatita | feminine, Mexico |
| michi | casual, Mexico |
Gatito is also a pet name for a loved one. Michi sounds childlike and affectionate.
How does it change in a sentence?
The ending -ito makes the word small and sweet. It follows gato, the word for cat.
Did you know?
- Michi is used in Mexico for cats of any age, not only for kittens.
Examples in context
- Encontré un gatito en la calle.I found a kitten in the street.
- Mi michi duerme conmigo.My kitty sleeps with me.
Example conversation
Dani brings a kitten home to his mother in San Luis Potosí.
- DaniMamá, mira lo que encontré.Mom, look what I found.
- Mamá¡Ay, un gatito! ¿Tiene hambre?Oh, a kitten! Is he hungry?
- DaniCreo que sí.I think so.
