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How do you say "cat" in Mexican Spanish?

el gato

Noun Masculine

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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