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    Caballos (en. Horses)

    /kaˈβaʝos/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Herbivorous mammal of the genus Equus, generally used as a pack and transport animal.
    On the farm, there are several horses that help with field work.
    En la granja hay varios caballos que ayudan en los trabajos del campo.
    Figure used in chess that moves in an 'L' shape.
    The horse is one of the most versatile pieces in the game of chess.
    El caballo es una de las piezas más versátiles en el juego de ajedrez.
    A racehorse is an animal specifically trained to compete in this type of event.
    The racehorse won this year's competition.
    El caballo de carreras ganó la competencia de este año.

    Etymology

    It comes from the Latin 'caballus', which means horse or pack animal.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    between horses
    In a situation that combines two different elements.
    a caballo entre
    there's no horse that doesn't trot
    Everyone has difficulties at some point.
    no hay caballo que no trote
    to give a horse
    To replace something with something more valuable.
    dar caballo

    Related Words

    cavalry
    Troop of soldiers who ride horses.
    caballería
    iron horse
    Term used to refer to a train.
    caballo de hierro

    Slang Meanings

    Money in large amounts.
    That house cost a lot of horses.
    Esa casa costó muchos caballos.
    Term used to refer to a good friend or buddy.
    He is my horse, he is always by my side.
    Él es mi caballo, siempre está a mi lado.