Cocheros (en. Coachmen)

/koˈtʃeɾos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
People who drive cars or vehicles drawn by animals.
The hire car drivers are responsible for taking passengers around the city.
Los cocheros se encargan de llevar a los pasajeros por la ciudad.
In some places, it refers to those who work in taxi service.
The hire car drivers in the tourist area are very friendly.
Los cocheros de la zona turística son muy amables.
In a rural context, it refers to those who take care of horses and horse-drawn carriages.
The rural hire car drivers know a lot about handling animals.
Los cocheros del campo saben mucho sobre el manejo de animales.

Etymology

Derived from the term 'coche,' which refers to a means of transport.

Common Phrases and Expressions

hire car drivers
People who offer their vehicles for transport in exchange for a fee.
cocheros de alquiler
to be hire car drivers
To have a helpful attitude or to assist others as a driver would.
ser cocheros

Related Words

car
Ground transportation vehicle, generally with wheels.
coche
horse
Animal traditionally used to pull cars or carriages.
caballo
taxi
Public transport vehicle that charges for its service.
taxi

Slang Meanings

Those who offer rides at low prices.
That area is full of hire car drivers offering cheaper rates.
Esa zona está llena de cocheros que ofrecen tarifas más baratas.
Hire car drivers who have a very relaxed attitude.
Those hire car drivers are very chill, they always wait without rush.
Esos cocheros son muy chill, siempre esperan sin prisa.