gato

A crying cat with glossy, tear-filled eyes giving a thumbs up gesture against a black background.
Used in 2 servers · Free for your Discord server

What does the gato emoji mean?

The ultimate expression of suffering through a brave thumbs up.

This iconic meme features a cat with teary, glossy eyes giving a thumbs up, perfectly capturing the feeling of 'everything is fine' while internally screaming. It is a staple in Discord and Slack communities for acknowledging bad news, failed attempts, or stressful situations with a touch of ironic humor.

When to use it

  • Acknowledging bad news with a fake smile
  • Showing support while feeling completely defeated
  • Reacting to a disastrous situation with irony
  • Expressing forced positivity during stressful times

Also known as: :esta_bien:

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How to add this emoji

Add to Discord
  1. Click Add to my server above and pick a Discord server you manage (CommunityOne must be installed).
  2. Or download the file: open Discord → Server Settings → Emoji → Upload Emoji.
  3. Give it a name and save. You need Manage Server (or Create Expressions) permission.
Add to Slack
  1. Download the gato image.
  2. Open the Slack emoji picker and click Add Emoji.
  3. Upload the file, name it, and save.
Add to Revolt/Stoat
  1. Download the gato image.
  2. Open Server Settings → Emojis in Revolt or Stoat.
  3. Upload the file and name your new emoji.
Add to Guilded
  1. Download the gato image.
  2. Go to Server Settings → Emotes in Guilded.
  3. Upload the file and give it a name.