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    Gato (en. Cat)

    ˈgato

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A type of animal commonly kept as a pet.
    My cat loves to sleep in the sun.
    Ang aking gato ay mahilig matulog sa araw.
    An animal with a long body, short legs, and soft fur.
    Cats come in various colors and sizes.
    Ang mga gato ay may iba't ibang kulay at sukat.
    A guardian of the home from mice and other pests.
    The cat helps keep the mice away.
    Ang gato ay nakakatulong sa pagpapanatili ng pagiwas sa mga daga.

    Etymology

    Orihinal na hiniram mula sa Espanyol.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Cat on the head
    Means unexpected occurrences.
    Gato sa bumbunan

    Related Words

    cat
    A more general term for companion animals like the cat.
    pusa
    milk
    A type of drink commonly given to cats.
    gatas

    Slang Meanings

    A person who is flirtatious or a bit dramatic.
    Wow, you're such a gato with the guys!
    Grabe, ang gato mo naman sa mga lalaki!
    A person who often pretends or shows off.
    Here comes Alex, acting all gato again!
    Ayan na si Alex, panging gato na naman!
    A person who loves to butt in on conversations.
    That person is such a gato, always butting in!
    Ang gata naman ng tropa, lagi nalang nakikisawsaw!