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How do you say "cat" in Spanish?
el gato
In Spanish, "cat" is el gato.
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Pronunciation
Say GAH-toh, with stress on the first syllable and a clear ah sound at the start.
Grammar notes
El gato is masculine. The plural is los gatos. A female cat is una gata.
Example sentence
Mi gato duerme todo el día.
My cat sleeps all day.
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How to remember el gato
Gato starts with the sound of someone saying ga. Picture a cat purring and rubbing against your legs.
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Questions about el gato
How do you say "cat" in Spanish?
In Spanish, "cat" is el gato. It is a noun.
Is el gato masculine or feminine?
El gato is masculine. The plural is los gatos. A female cat is una gata.
How is el gato used in a sentence?
Use el gato as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Mi gato duerme todo el día. (My cat sleeps all day.).
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