Cabalgaduras (en. Mounts)

/ka.βal.ɣaˈðu.ɾas/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Animals used for riding or carrying loads.
Cabalgaduras are essential on mountain routes.
Las cabalgaduras son imprescindibles en las rutas de montaña.
It also refers to the set of these animals.
The group had several cabalgaduras ready for the journey.
El grupo tenía varias cabalgaduras listas para la travesía.

Etymology

It derives from 'cabalgadura', which comes from 'caballo' and the suffix '-adura', related to the action of riding.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to ride cabalgaduras
Traveling while riding a horse or pack animals.
andar a cabalgaduras
to give a cabalgadura
Providing a means of transport in the form of a pack animal.
dar una cabalgadura

Related Words

horse
Animal used for riding or pulling vehicles.
caballo
saddle
Seat used on cabalgaduras for riding.
silla

Slang Meanings

To refer to a complicated or difficult situation.
That project has turned into a real cabalgadura.
Ese proyecto se ha convertido en una verdadera cabalgadura.
In some contexts, it can mean a long and exhausting journey.
That excursion was an intense cabalgadura.
Esa excursión fue una cabalgadura intensa.