Today’s Word
GA-to
MASCULINE NOUN
Cat
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Example Sentences |
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"Los gatos son animales muy independientes."
Cats are very independent animals.
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"El gato duerme en el sofá."
The cat sleeps on the couch.
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"Mi gato negro se llama Luna."
My black cat is named Luna.
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ORIGIN |
Gato comes from Latin cattus, likely from Egyptian caut, meaning cat.
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CULTURE |
In Spanish-speaking cultures, cats are seen as independent, mystical, and sometimes lucky or protective animals, often appearing in folklore, proverbs, and daily life as symbols of agility and mystery.
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FUN FACT |
In Spanish, saying “tener siete vidas como un gato” means “to have seven lives like a cat,” similar to the English expression that cats have nine lives.
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