caballero

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See also: Caballero

English

Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish caballero. Doublet of cavalier.

Noun

caballero (plural caballeros or caballeroes)

  1. A horseman, particularly in the Latin American context
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  2. A Spanish gentleman.
  3. A Spanish line dance.

Spanish

Etymology

From Late Latin caballārius, from Latin caballus.

Pronunciation

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Noun

caballero m (plural caballeros)

  1. gentleman
  2. cowboy (more common in South America)
  3. horseman
  4. knight
  5. cavalier

Synonyms

Derived terms