Cabrero (en. Goatherd)

/kaˈβɾeɾo/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
English: Person dedicated to the breeding and care of goats.
English: The goatherd takes the animals out to graze every morning.
El cabrero lleva a pastar a los animales cada mañana.
English: In some places, it refers to a goat herder.
English: The goatherd knows every corner of the mountain where the goats graze.
El cabrero conoce cada rincón del monte donde pastan las cabras.
English: Term used to refer to a man who works with goats.
English: My grandfather was a goatherd all his life.
Mi abuelo fue cabrero toda su vida.

Etymology

English: Derived from 'goat', with the addition of the suffix -ero indicating profession or relation.

Common Phrases and Expressions

English: a goatherd likes the countryside
English: It refers to the affinity of goatherds for working in nature.
a cabrero le gusta el campo
English: mountain goatherd
English: It alludes to a goatherd who works in mountains or high areas.
cabrero de cumbres

Related Words

English: goat
English: Mammalian animal that is usually domesticated by humans for its meat, milk, and skin.
cabra
English: goat herd
English: Refers to a place where goats are raised.
cabral

Slang Meanings

English: Person who behaves cunningly or evasively.
English: That guy is a goatherd; he always gets what he wants without effort.
Ese tipo es un cabrero, siempre consigue lo que quiere sin esfuerzo.
English: Used in some countries to refer to someone who skillfully manages complicated situations.
English: Don't worry about the problems; he's a goatherd and will know what to do.
No te preocupes por los problemas, él es un cabrero y sabrá qué hacer.