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How do you say "cat" in Mexican Spanish?
el gato
In Mexican Spanish, "cat" is el gato.
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Pronunciation
GAH-toh. Two syllables, stress on the first.
Grammar notes
El gato is masculine. When referring to a female cat, use la gata.
Example sentence
El gato come pescado.
The cat eats fish.
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How to remember el gato
Gato is Spanish for cat, a simple everyday word you'll use often.
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Questions about el gato
How do you say "cat" in Mexican Spanish?
In Mexican Spanish, "cat" is el gato. It is a noun.
Is el gato masculine or feminine?
El gato is masculine. When referring to a female cat, use la gata.
How is el gato used in a sentence?
Use el gato as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: El gato come pescado. (The cat eats fish.).
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