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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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