Cats are popular pets known for their playful and independent nature. This guide covers useful vocabulary and common phrases to talk about cats in Spanish.
Vocabulary
Learn the basic Spanish words for different types of cats and related terms.
| English Word(s) | Spanish Word(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Cat | Gato / Gata | |
| Kitten | Gatito / Gatita | |
| Male cat | Gato | |
| Female cat | Gata | |
| Stray cat | Gato callejero | |
| Cat food | Comida para gatos | |
| Cat litter | Arena para gatos | |
| Cat toy | Juguete para gatos | |
| Fur | Pelaje / Pelo | |
| Claws | Uñas |
Phrases
Memorize common expressions for describing cats’ behavior and care.
| English Phrase | Spanish Phrase | |
|---|---|---|
| The cat is sleeping | El gato está durmiendo | |
| My cat is very playful | Mi gato es muy juguetón | |
| She feeds the cat | Ella le da de comer al gato | |
| The kitten is very cute | El gatito es muy lindo | |
| Cats like to climb | A los gatos les gusta trepar | |
| He took the cat to the vet | Él llevó al gato al veterinario | |
| The cat scratched me | El gato me arañó | |
| They adopted a stray cat | Adoptaron un gato callejero | |
| The cat is purring | El gato está ronroneando |
El gato está(dormir).
The cat is sleeping.
My cat is sleeping (dormir).
Summary
Gato refers to a cat, and related words name kittens, gender, and cat supplies. Useful phrases describe typical cat actions like sleeping, playing, feeding, and scratching.
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