A1 — Beginnernoun
gatto
cat
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
felinomiciomicinomiciottofelide
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
canetopo
Usage note
'Micio' and 'miciotto' are affectionate/childlike terms. 'Felino' is more formal/zoological. 'Gatta' is feminine. 'Avere sette vite come i gatti' = to have nine lives.
Example
"Il gatto di mia nonna dorme tutto il giorno sul divano."
"My grandmother's cat sleeps all day on the sofa."
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