gato
nounCEFR A1High frequency
What does “gato” mean in English?
cat
Example sentences
Tengo un gato negro en casa.
I have a black cat at home.
Mi gata se llama Luna.
My (female) cat is called Luna.
Los gatos cazan ratones.
Cats catch mice.
How to use it
Gato means 'cat' (masculine). Feminine gata ('female cat'). Plural gatos / gatas.
Common mistake
For an unspecified cat use gato (masculine default). Specify gata only when the cat's female sex is relevant.