playful
Gato / Gata
Literal meaning: "Cat"
Attractive person / Hottie (Brazil)
GAH-too / GAH-tah
What does it mean?
"Gato" (for a man) and "gata" (for a woman) are the friendly, widely used Brazilian way to call someone attractive — playful rather than crude, and common even as a casual compliment between friends.
How to use it
Casual and playful. Safe among friends and in flirtatious contexts; skip it in professional settings.
Example sentences
He's really cute.
Ele é um gato.
She's gorgeous.
Ela é muito gata.
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