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gato solo

Also spelled: coatí · gatosolo

Definition

The coati: a long-snouted mammal with an upright tail that moves in troops and approaches people without fear. It is the animal everyone sees in Soberanía park and on the road to El Valle.

Example

A troop of gatos solos got into the picnic area.Un grupo de gatos solos se metió al área de picnic.

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Where it is used
nationwide
Currency
in use today
Origin
"Solo" a pesar de que andan en grupo: el nombre viene de los machos adultos, que sí andan apartados.

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ñequeperezosoEl Valle de Antón

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