Cabalgando (en. Riding)

/ka.bal.ˈɡan.do/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To ride a horse or a beast.
She is riding through the countryside.
Ella está cabalgando por el campo.
To move in a manner similar to how one rides.
The boy is riding his bicycle.
El niño va cabalgando sobre su bicicleta.
To travel over something, like a wave or a cloud.
The surfer is riding a giant wave.
El surfista está cabalgando una ola gigante.

Etymology

From the verb 'cabalgare', which comes from the Latin 'caballare', meaning to ride a horse.

Common Phrases and Expressions

riding toward freedom
It refers to pursuing a goal without restrictions.
cabalgando hacia la libertad
riding in the clouds
It indicates being in a state of extreme happiness.
cabalgando en las nubes
riding from side to side
It means to move or change places frequently.
cabalgando de un lado a otro

Related Words

horse
Domestic animal used for riding or as a pack animal.
caballo
rider
Person who rides a horse.
jinete
to ride
Verb that means to ride a horse.
cabalgar

Slang Meanings

To be in constant motion.
Today I’m riding, I have a lot to do.
Hoy voy cabalgando, tengo mucho que hacer.
To be enjoying an exciting experience.
Last night I was riding at the party.
Anoche estuve cabalgando en la fiesta.