A1 Proverb Neutral

Quem não tem cão, caça com gato.

He who has no dog, hunts with a cat.

Meaning

One must make do with the resources available, even if imperfect.

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Cultural Background

Often associated with the 'jeitinho brasileiro'—the cultural knack for finding creative solutions to bureaucratic or logistical problems. Used in a more traditional sense, often regarding household or agricultural tasks.

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Use it naturally

Don't overthink the grammar. Just use it when you're improvising.

Meaning

One must make do with the resources available, even if imperfect.

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Use it naturally

Don't overthink the grammar. Just use it when you're improvising.

Test Yourself

Complete the proverb.

Quem não tem cão, caça com ______.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: gato

The proverb specifically uses 'gato' as the substitute hunter.

🎉 Score: /1

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the proverb. Fill Blank A1

Quem não tem cão, caça com ______.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: gato

The proverb specifically uses 'gato' as the substitute hunter.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, it's very common and helpful.

Related Phrases

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Dar um jeito

synonym

To find a way/fix it.

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