Gato
Cat
Language note: Commonly used for domestic cats; similar to Spanish 'gato'.
Culture note: Cats are popular pets in Portugal and appear in folklore and sayings.
Context: Referring specifically to the animal in question.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Gato
[GAH-too]
Cat
A small domesticated carnivorous mammal with soft fur.
O gato dorme no sofá.
The cat sleeps on the couch.
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