How to Say “Scary Cat” in Spanish

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gato miedoso
/ɡato mjedoso/from spelling rules
The Spanish phrase for a scary cat (in the sense of a cat that is easily frightened) is gato miedoso.

Which one should you use?

gato miedoso describes a cat that feels fear, whereas gato que da miedo would describe a cat that causes fear in others.

Did you know?

  • In Spanish, the word gato can refer to a cat or a mechanical jack used to lift a car.
  • In certain contexts, calling someone a gato can be a regional way to identify people from Madrid.
  • Beyond animals, gato can refer to a traditional type of dance and music from Madrid.

Example conversation

Lucía and Javier are looking at a cat hiding in a box.

  1. Lucía

    Mira, el gato no quiere salir de ahí.
    Look, the cat doesn't want to come out of there.
  2. Javier

    Sí, es un gato miedoso.
    Yes, he is a scary cat.
  3. Lucía

    Pobre, tiene miedo de todo.
    Poor thing, he is afraid of everything.
  4. Javier

    Dale un poco de tiempo, Javier.
    Give him a little time, Javier.

Sources

  • IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
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