Cat in Spanish
Cat in Spanish is gato (GAH-toh). It's masculine: el gato, plural los gatos.
- Spanish
- el gato
- Say it
- el GAH-toh
- Gender
- Masculine: el gato
- Plural
- los gatos
- Note
- La gata for a female cat.
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Questions about gato
How do you say cat in Spanish?
Cat in Spanish is el gato. La gata for a female cat.
How do you pronounce gato?
Say it GAH-toh. The syllable in capitals is stressed: GAH. This guide follows Latin American Spanish.
Is gato masculine or feminine in Spanish?
gato is masculine, so it takes el: el gato. The plural is los gatos.
What does gato mean in English?
In English, el gato means cat.
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Updated · Pronunciation guides use Latin American Spanish.