gatinho

Portuguese

Pronunciation

 

• (Brazil) IPA^(key): /ɡaˈt͡ʃĩ.ɲu/ [ɡaˈt͡ʃĩ.j̃u]

• (Brazil) IPA^(key): /ɡaˈt͡ʃĩ.ɲu/ [ɡaˈt͡ʃĩ.j̃u]
  • (Southern Brazil) IPA^(key): /ɡaˈt͡ʃi.ɲo/

• (Portugal) IPA^(key): /ɡɐˈti.ɲu/

• (Northeast Brazil) IPA^(key): /ɡaˈti.ɲu/
• Hyphenation: ga‧ti‧nho

Etymology 1

From gato +‎ -inho.

Noun

gatinho m (plural gatinhos, feminine gatinha, feminine plural gatinhas)

1. diminutive of gato

   Synonym: gatozinho

2. kitten
3. (childish or endearing) cat

   Synonym: bichano

Antonyms

• gatão, gatarrão

Etymology 2

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

Verb

gatinho

1. first-person singular present indicative of gatinhar