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Mi gato es muy cariñoso.
Meaning
My cat is very affectionate.
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Questions & Answers about Mi gato es muy cariñoso.
Why do we use gato and not gata?
In Spanish, gato is the masculine form for "cat," and gata is the feminine form. If you know your cat is male, you use gato. If your cat is female, you would say gata.
Why do we say cariñoso instead of cariñosa?
Because gato is masculine, its adjective should also be in the masculine form (cariñoso). If the noun were gata (feminine), then the adjective would be cariñosa.
What does muy mean and how is it used?
Muy generally means "very" and is used to intensify an adjective or adverb. In this sentence, it emphasizes how affectionate the cat is, making it "very affectionate."
Why do we use es instead of está in this sentence?
Es (from the verb ser) is used for traits or characteristics considered permanent or inherent. Here, affection is seen as a defining quality of the cat rather than a temporary state, so es muy cariñoso is more natural than está muy cariñoso.
What is the literal meaning of cariñoso?
Cariñoso literally means "affectionate" or "loving." It describes someone (or in this case, an animal) that shows a lot of warmth and fondness.
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