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    Gato (en. Cat)

    /ˈɡa.to/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Small domestic mammal that usually has an independent behavior.
    The cat spent the whole day sleeping on the sofa.
    El gato se pasó todo el día durmiendo en el sofá.
    Feline animal that is a hunter by nature.
    The cat chased the mouse all around the house.
    El gato persiguió al ratón por toda la casa.
    Person who acts as a spy or informant.
    That guy is a cat, he is always listening to what we say.
    Ese chico es un gato, siempre está escuchando lo que decimos.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'cattus', meaning 'cat'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    A cat with gloves catches no mice
    It refers to not being able to achieve something without adequate effort.
    gato con guantes no caza ratones
    to pull the cat's tail
    To provoke someone until they react.
    tirar de la cola al gato
    cat for hares
    To deceive someone into believing something that is not true.
    gato por liebres

    Related Words

    kitten
    A term of endearment for a small cat.
    gatito
    cat door
    Opening through which a cat can pass.
    gatera
    to cat
    Verb that means to act like a cat.
    gatar

    Slang Meanings

    A person who is cunning or deceptive.
    That girl is a cat, she always takes advantage of situations.
    Esa chica es un gato, siempre saca provecho de las situaciones.
    In some contexts, it refers to a lover or romantic interest.
    I have a secret cat that I haven't told anyone about.
    Tengo un gato secreto del que no le he contado a nadie.