es un gato

es un gato(
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gah
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. it's a cat
¿Qué es eso que está allá? - Tranquilo. Es un gato.What's that over there? - Relax. It's a cat.
b. he's a cat (masculine)
¿Por qué está ladrando Kant? - Es un gato, Jorge. No ladra, maúlla.Why is Kant barking? - He's a cat, Jorge. He doesn't bark. He meows.
c. is a cat
Coco es un gato, pero piensa que es un perro.Coco is a cat, but he thinks he is a dog.
a. it's a jack
Papá, ¿qué es esto? - Es un gato, mijo. Déjalo donde está, por favor.Dad, what's this? - It's a jack, son. Leave it where it is, please.
b. is a jack
Lo que necesitamos es un gato. Sin uno, no vamos a poder cambiar la llanta.What we need is a jack. Without one, we won't be able to change the tire.
3. (nationality)
Regionalism used in Spain
(Spain)
a. he's from Madrid
¿Julián de dónde es? ¿De Sevilla? - No. Es un gato.Where is Julian from? Seville? - No. He's from Madrid.
b. is from Madrid
¿Tu primo es de Valencia? ¡Solo un valenciano puede hacer una fideuá tan rica! - Bueno, Carlos es un gato del barrio de Lavapiés, pero vivió en Valencia muchos años.Is your cousin from Valencia? Only a Valencian can make a fideua this good! - Well, Carlos is from Madrid, but he lived in Valencia for many years.
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