Spanish word

minino

Pronunciation

IPA/miˈnino/

Meaning

  • masculine nouncat

Example

Mi minino es muy cariñoso.

My cat is very affectionate.

Illustration for minino (cat)

More examples

¿Quieres jugar con mi minino?

Do you want to play with my kitty?

Core concept

Small affectionate house cat.

Common phrases

  • mi minino

    my kitty

  • con mi minino

    with my kitty

  • minino juguetón

    playful kitty

Similar words

gato: Neutral common cat encountered at home or outside at any age.
gatito: Very small kitten showing clear juvenile features and dependency.
mascota: Companion animal kept at home and treated with regular care.

Definition in Spanish

Se usa familiarmente para designar a un gato, especialmente cuando se habla de la mascota con ternura.

Word origin

A colloquial pet-name formed from a base pet-stem plus the diminutive/affection suffix -ino, giving a familiar term for a household cat.

Usage tips

  • Used like English 'kitty' to show affection, it appears mainly in family speech and casual talk rather than in formal descriptions.

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