Meaning
cat
- tomcat
In a sentence
Il gatto dorme sempre sul divano.
The cat always sleeps on the couch.
Hai visto il gatto nero in giardino?
Did you see the black cat in the yard?
Quel gatto è tornato a casa ieri sera.
That tomcat came back home last night.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| gatto | masculine · singular |
| gatti | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use gatto for a generic cat. Use micio/micino as affectionate, informal alternatives, especially with pets or when talking to children.
- For a female cat, say gatta. Gatto is masculine singular; plural is gatti, but can also refer to mixed groups generically.
- Tomcat is gatto maschio or specifically gatto randagio only if it is a stray; randagio does not mean male.