Caballeros (en. Gentlemen)

/ka.ba.'ʎe.ros/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Men who behave with nobility and courtesy.

Gentlemen always treat ladies with respect.

Los caballeros siempre tratan a las damas con respeto.

Members of an order of knighthood.

During the Middle Ages, knights were highly valued warriors.

Durante la Edad Media, los caballeros eran guerreros muy valorados.

Men who dress elegantly and have refined manners.

At dinner, all the gentlemen wore formal suits.

En la cena, todos los caballeros llevaban trajes formales.

From the Latin 'caballarius', meaning 'horseman' or 'man of horse.'

old-fashioned gentlemen

Men who follow the customs and manners of classical chivalry.

caballeros a la antigua

man of fortune

A person who tries to get rich or find a good marriage.

caballero de fortuna

light cavalry

Troops of horses that move quickly.

caballería ligera

cavalry

A group of soldiers who fight on horseback.

caballería

gallant

An adjective that describes someone who acts with nobility and courtesy.

caballeroso

knight-errant

A traditional hero who seeks adventures and defends the weak.

caballero andante

A guy who behaves like a true gentleman.

That guy is a gentleman; he always holds the door open.

Ese chico es un caballero, siempre abre la puerta.

Refers to a man who is kind and considerate.

You are a gentleman for helping that lady.

Eres un caballero por ayudar a esa señora.