Little cat in Spanish
Little cat in Spanish is gatito (gah-TEE-toh), or gatita. It's masculine: el gatito.
- Spanish
- el gatito
- Say it
- el gah-TEE-toh
- Gender
- Masculine: el gatito
- Also said
- la gatita
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Spanish diminutives ending in -ito and -ita
The other words in step 1 of Spanish Diminutives.
Questions about gatito
How do you say little cat in Spanish?
Little cat in Spanish is el gatito. You can also say la gatita.
How do you pronounce gatito?
Say it gah-TEE-toh. The syllable in capitals is stressed: TEE. This guide follows Latin American Spanish.
Is gatito masculine or feminine in Spanish?
gatito is masculine, so it takes el: el gatito.
What does gatito mean in English?
In English, el gatito means little cat.
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