Gato

The internet slang term “gato” means “cat” in Spanish. It is often used to refer to a person who is cunning or sly, similar to the characteristics associated with a cat. Below are two examples demonstrating its usage:

Example 1:

Person A: Did you see how John tricked everyone into believing his made-up story?
Person B: Yeah, he’s such a gato, always finding a way to fool others.

Example 2:

Person A: Can you believe Sarah managed to convince our teacher to postpone the exam?
Person B: She’s a master at persuasion, a real gato.