What is the Spanish word for "cat"?

Learn how to say "cat" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

cat

Spanish

gato

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Examples of how to use "cat" in Spanish

English
Our little cat sleeps all day.
Spanish
Nuestro gatito duerme todo el día.
English
The cat sleeps on my pillow.
Spanish
El gato duerme en mi almohada.
English
I fed the cat at noon.
Spanish
Le di de comer al gato al mediodía.
English
Her cat loves chasing shadows.
Spanish
A su gato le encanta perseguir sombras.
English
A black cat crossed the street.
Spanish
Un gato negro cruzó la calle.

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