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    Caballo (en. Horse)

    /kaˈβaʝo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Domestic animal of the species Equus ferus caballus, primarily used as a means of transportation and in agricultural work.
    The horse is a symbol of freedom in many cultures.
    El caballo es un símbolo de libertad en muchas culturas.
    Unit of power equivalent to 746 watts.
    The car has a 200-horsepower engine.
    El automóvil tiene un motor de 200 caballos de fuerza.
    Horses are also used in sports such as equestrian.
    The rider mounted his horse to compete in the race.
    El jinete montó su caballo para competir en la carrera.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'caballus', which means cavalry or pack horse.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to give a horse
    To offer help or give something without asking for anything in return.
    dar caballo
    to be a horse
    Referring to someone who is very strong or resilient.
    ser un caballo
    to eat like a horse
    To eat in large quantities.
    comer como un caballo

    Related Words

    mare
    Female horse.
    yegua
    colt
    Young male horse.
    potro
    cavalry
    Body of soldiers who fight on horseback.
    caballería

    Slang Meanings

    Refers to a person who is very strong or muscular.
    That guy is a horse at the gym.
    Ese tipo es un caballo en el gimnasio.
    Used to describe someone who is very fast in a race.
    That girl is a horse running.
    Esa chica es un caballo corriendo.