black cat

A domestic cat with black fur, often associated with superstition; in Western folklore, it is considered a bad omen if it crosses your path, while in some cultures it is seen as a symbol of good luck.

ruДомашняя кошка с чёрной шерстью, часто ассоциирующаяся с суевериями; в западном фольклоре считается плохой приметой, если она перебегает дорогу, в то время как в некоторых культурах её считают символом удачи.esGato doméstico de pelaje negro, a menudo asociado con supersticiones; en el folclore occidental se considera de mala suerte si cruza el camino, mientras que en algunas culturas se le considera un símbolo de buena suerte.frChat domestique au pelage entièrement noir, souvent associé aux superstitions ; dans le folklore occidental, il est considéré comme un mauvais présage s'il traverse le chemin, tandis que dans certaines cultures, il est vu comme un symbole de chance.deEine Hauskatze mit schwarzem Fell, die oft mit Aberglauben in Verbindung gebracht wird; im westlichen Volksglauben gilt sie als böses Omen, wenn sie die Straße überquert, während sie in manchen Kulturen als Glückssymbol angesehen wird.ptGato doméstico de pelo preto, frequentemente associado a superstições; no folclore ocidental, considera-se mau agouro quando cruza o caminho de alguém, enquanto em algumas culturas é visto como símbolo de boa sorte.zh一种长着黑色毛的猫，常与迷信联系在一起；在西方民间传说中，黑猫横穿马路被视为坏运气，但在一些文化中却被视为幸运的象征。arقطة منزلية ذات فراء أسود، كثيرًا ما ترتبط بالخرافات؛ يُعتبر مرورها أمام الشخص في الفولكلور الغربي نذير شؤم، بينما تُعد رمزًا للحظ في بعض الثقافات.

1. Superstition B1 informal

   A black cat is often considered a symbol of bad luck in Western superstition, especially if it crosses your path.

   • He saw a black cat cross the road and immediately felt nervous.
   • Many people believe that a black cat brings bad luck.
   • She avoided walking under a ladder and also avoided black cats.

   ruСуевериеesgato negro (mala suerte)frChat noir (superstition)deAberglaubeptSuperstiçãozh迷信arخرافة القط الأسود

2. Good luck symbol B1 informal british

   In some cultures, particularly in the UK and Japan, a black cat is considered a symbol of good luck.

   • In Britain, a black cat crossing your path is actually considered good luck.
   • She keeps a small statue of a black cat for good fortune.
   • A black cat came to their door, and they welcomed it as a lucky sign.

   ruСимвол удачиesGato negro como símbolo de buena suertefrchat noir porte-bonheurdeGlückssymbolptSímbolo de boa sortezh好运的象征arرمز الحظ السعيد

3. Literal meaning A1 formal

   A domestic cat with black fur.

   • My neighbor has a beautiful black cat named Midnight.
   • The black cat sat quietly on the windowsill.
   • Black cats are often adopted less frequently from shelters.

   ruБуквальное значениеesgato negrofrchat noirdeWörtliche BedeutungptSentido literalzh字面含义arالمعنى الحرفي