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    Cauallo (en. Horse)

    /kawajo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Four-legged animal that belongs to the equine family.
    The horse is an excellent companion for riding.
    El cauallo es un excelente compañero para la equitación.
    It is also used to refer to a horse-drawn vehicle.
    We saw a horse in the village cart.
    Vimos un cauallo en la carreta del pueblo.
    In some contexts, it refers to a strong or brave person.
    That man is a real workhorse.
    Ese hombre es un verdadero cauallo en el trabajo.

    Etymology

    It comes from the Latin 'caballus', which means 'horse' or 'beast of burden'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to make a strong effort
    To perform an action with great effort or bravery.
    echar un cauallo
    to speak very clearly or directly
    To speak in a very clear or direct manner.
    hablar como un cauallo
    to ride a horse skillfully
    To ride a horse in a skillful manner.
    montar como un cauallo

    Related Words

    horse
    Common synonym for horse, it also refers to the animal.
    caballo
    equine
    Related to the family of horses.
    equino
    stable
    Stable or place where horses are kept.
    cuadra

    Slang Meanings

    Reflects a person's superiority or strength.
    That person is a powerhouse in sports, he always wins.
    Ese es un cauallo en el deporte, siempre gana.
    Used to describe someone who works a lot.
    That person is a workhorse, they work from dawn to dusk.
    Esa persona es un cauallo, trabaja de sol a sol.