Kate (en. Kate)

/keɪt/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Abbreviated form of the name Catalina.
Kate is a very popular name in English-speaking countries.
Kate es un nombre muy popular en los países de habla inglesa.
Name used in informal contexts.
Everyone calls her Kate, although her full name is Catherine.
Todos la llaman Kate, aunque su nombre completo es Catherine.
Frequently used in pop culture.
Actress Kate Winslet has starred in many famous films.
La actriz Kate Winslet ha protagonizado muchas películas famosas.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek 'katharos', which means 'pure'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Kate is an amazing person.
Reflects admiration for someone named Kate.
Kate es una persona increíble
Calling someone Kate.
To use a loving or informal nickname.
Llamar a alguien Kate
The Kate from the movie.
Referring to a character from a movie by that name.
La Kate de la película

Related Words

Catalina
Full name that can be shortened to Kate.
Catalina
Catherine
Anglo-Saxon form of Catalina.
Catherine

Slang Meanings

Colloquial way to refer to a friend.
That's my Kate, she's always by my side.
Esa es mi Kate, siempre está a mi lado.
Used to refer to a strong and determined woman.
She's a real Kate at her job, she always achieves what she sets out to do.
Ella es una verdadera Kate en su trabajo, siempre logra lo que se propone.