noun
gato
GAH-toh
Gato (noun) means Spanish word for "cat," sometimes borrowed casually into English speech or writing. Example: “She called her new kitten "mi gato.”
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Spanish word for "cat," sometimes borrowed casually into English speech or writing.
"She called her new kitten "mi gato.""
How to use gato
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe Spanish word for cat, occasionally used by English speakers, especially in casual or bilingual contexts.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Spanish gato, a relative of the English word "cat."
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What does “gato” mean?
The word “gato” means spanish word for "cat," sometimes borrowed casually into English speech or writing. In plain terms, the Spanish word for cat, occasionally used by English speakers, especially in casual or bilingual contexts.
How do you pronounce “gato”?
“Gato” is pronounced GAH-toh (/ˈɡɑ.toʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “gato” in a sentence?
Here is “gato” used in a sentence: “She called her new kitten "mi gato.".”
What part of speech is “gato”?
“Gato” is a noun.
Where does the word “gato” come from?
The word “gato” comes from Spanish. Borrowed from Spanish gato, a relative of the English word "cat.".
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