Caballeresca (en. Chivalrous)

/ka.βa.ʎe.ɾes.ka/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

adjective

Definition: Pertaining to or characteristic of knights.

Example Sentence: His chivalrous behavior earned him everyone's respect.

Su comportamiento caballeresco le ganó el respeto de todos.

Definition: Having characteristics of chivalry, such as bravery or loyalty.

Example Sentence: The act was a chivalrous gesture that everyone admired.

El acto fue un gesto caballeresco que todos admiraron.

Etymology/Origin: It comes from the term 'knight,' related to nobility and mounted warriors.

Common Phrase: chivalrous attitude

Common Phrase Meaning: A way of behaving that reflects nobility and respect.

actitud caballeresca

Common Phrase: chivalrous gesture

Common Phrase Meaning: An act that demonstrates courage or courtesy.

gesto caballeresco

Related Word: cavalry

Related Word Description: Body of soldiers who fight on horseback.

caballería

Related Word: knight

Related Word Description: Man of nobility or one who shows courtesy.

caballero

Slang Meaning: Brave and selfless behavior in risky situations.

Slang Example: His chivalrous intervention saved the group.

Su caballeresca intervención salvó al grupo.