🇵🇹Portuguese Source WordCode: PT

à prova de gatos

Pronunciation / Transliteration: a prova de gatos

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Cat-Proof/kæt pruːf/
adjectiveCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇵🇹 Example Sentence in Portuguese:

"Os novos móveis são à prova de gatos."

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2 senses
As adjective
  1. 1

    Designed or constructed to prevent damage or interference by cats.

    "The new furniture is cat-proof, ensuring it remains intact despite the playful antics of my pets."
  2. 2

    Referring to an environment or object that is safe from the actions of cats.

    "She bought cat-proof curtains to avoid them being shredded by her curious feline."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'cat-proof' is a compound adjective formed in the late 20th century, combining 'cat', derived from Old English 'catt', and 'proof', from Old English 'profa', meaning resistant or impervious. The evolution reflects a growing concern for pet safety and home design.

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