How to Say "Kitten" in Portuguese

gatinho

/ɡaˈt͡ʃĩ.ɲu/masculine

The English phrase 'kitten' is translated into Portuguese as gatinho.

The term gatinho is used to refer to a young cat. It is often used in a childish or endearing way.

Meaning: a young cat (noun)

What does it mean word for word?

The word gatinho is the diminutive of gato (cat), literally meaning 'little cat'.

While gato refers to a cat in general, gatinho specifically implies a small or young cat or is used as an endearing term.

In Brazil, the term filhote de gato can be used to specifically refer to a baby cat.

The feminine form of the word is gatinha, which you use for a female kitten. For multiple masculine kittens, the plural form is gatinhos.

gatinho is pronounced /ɡaˈtʃĩ.ɲu/. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the 2nd syllable.

The word gato can also refer to an illegal electrical connection or 'power theft' in Brazilian Portuguese, though this is unrelated to gatinho.
In Brazil, gatinho and gatinha are common slang terms for a physically attractive person, similar to calling someone 'hot' or 'cute' in English.
In Portuguese, the word for 'kitten' can be part of a slang expression to describe someone who is a 'heartbreaker' or a 'player'.

O gatinho quer dormir.
The kitten wants to sleep.
This sentence is useful for describing what the gatinho wants to do.
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Eu chamei o gatinho de Tama.
I named the kitten Tama.
This sentence is useful for showing how to name a gatinho.
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Minha filha quer um gatinho.
My daughter wants a kitten.
This sentence is useful for expressing a desire for a gatinho.
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Eu vi um lindo gatinho na rua.
I saw a cute kitten on the street.
A gatinha é muito brincalhona.
The kitten is very playful.
O gatinho está dormindo no tapete.
The kitten is sleeping on the rug.
Onde está o gatinho? Quero brincar com ele.
Where is the kitten? I want to play with it.
Tenho um gatinho em casa, e ele é muito carinhoso.
I have a kitten at home, and it is very affectionate.
Olha que fofinho esse gatinho!
Look how cute this little kitten is!
Encontrei um adorável filhote de gato no parque.
I found an adorable kitten in the park.
Estou pensando em adotar um filhote de gato.
I'm thinking of adopting a kitten.
Os filhotes de gato são tão brincalhões!
Kittens are so playful!
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At home, looking at a pet.

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