caballero
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9.6
- noun
- /ˌkæbəˈlɛroʊ/
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caballero
- The caballero rocked in the saddle, closed his eyes, and began sobbing.
Examples
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On-screen, a handsome young caballero sat astride his horse, reins loose in his hands as he sang sadly to the night sky.
Fiction book (1995) -
In the old painting, the caballero is depicted on horseback, wearing a traditional sombrero.
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The theater darkened as the screen cut back to the caballero standing by a campfire, alone under the stars.
Fiction book (1995) -
She watched the caballero fall to his knees in front of the fire, head bent forward in defeat.
Fiction book (1995) -
The last of the undisguised participants, the caballeros, present an image of strength and virility as they escort the Saint to the church.
Academic text (1994) -
The caballero rode proudly into the village, his sword gleaming in the sunlight.
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The villagers gathered to watch as the brave caballero led the charge against the invading forces.
Synonyms
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9.8
A cowboy in the western United States, especially in California or Nevada
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9.9
A person who works with cattle like a cowboy in the southwestern United States
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9.3
A Mexican horseman who rides in horse shows and wears decorated clothes
A horse soldier from the Llanos who fought in wars for independence
How Skilled
Surface Forms
Etymology
Caballero comes from the Spanish caballo 'horse', the same root as cavalry. So a caballero is literally a rider or horseman, a person who rides and often fights on a horse.