"Minhas gatas"

Translation: My cats

[AricAdam]

So if my cats are male I use "meus gatos"

[ViolaMelod]

Yes

[tigrrr]

Sometimes, there is the definite article "as" before phrases like "minhas gatas" and other times, like now, there is just the possessive pronoun "minhas." In which cases is is necessary to include the definite article, and which cases is it incorrect to include the definite article?

[Paulenrique]

Just take a look: http://duolingo.com/#/comment/64947

[serg07]

Hey Paulenrique, I would love to take a look at the link, but the link isn't working, it just takes me to the "homepage".

[Paulenrique]

really? it works all right for me. If you still don't get it, try going to "Discusson" at the top of your page, "Portuguese" -> "Top All Time" -> "Articles before nouns" =) hope you get it!

[ArthurBors1]

In this case the article makes no difference, but in "os pássaros voam" the article is necessary. i hope i help you

[HamsterJeans]

Would "My babes" also be an acceptable answer?

[pfeil]

It's a slang. Not proper for Duolingo's prime translation, but it has its practical use, specially if you're the handsome type of guy.

[Paulenrique]

Well... maybe... who knows?

[NaysonB]

Isso é certo.
Actuallu, here in brazil I've only ever heard gatas used for babes. I've only heard the masculine form for cats

[Alfabladet]

Isnt minha = mine and Meu = my?!?

[Paulenrique]

no. meu(s) = my/mine (for masculine words). minha(s) = my/mine (for feminine words).

[FoghornJLeghorn]

Is minha the feminine

[ViolaMelod]

Yes

[FoghornJLeghorn]

Thanks but i think this far along i know it, though it should help someone else.

[cuberob]

Yes. For more info the comment by paulenrique.

[brasil52]

It is refers as plural or singular when you refer to "gatas" with "minhas"... it is confuse to me.

[HeiterVanSL]

Plural: Minhas gatas (both words are pluralized by adding "s"). Singular: Minha gata. In english: Plural: My cats. Singular: My cat.

PS. "Gata" refers to a female cat and "gato" to a male cat. So, the pronoun follows the substantive's gender. "Minha" for "gata" and "meu" for "gato".

[rebylgold]

When do you use minha and meu?

[rabelo_ana]

You must use meu for masculine words, and minha for feminine words:

• Meu abacaxi

• Minha maçã

[LyanBjanth]

What is the difference between (minhas) and (minha)?

[Paulenrique]

"minha" is used for singular, feminine words, and "minhas" is used for plural, feminine words.

[Mia912763]

Is it pronounced "mina" or "miña" (like the ñ in Spanish)?

[Paulenrique]

The latter option: miña.

[MiraSridha2]

I thought that cat was gato, but what does gata mean?

[Paulenrique]

Gata is a female cat.