Gaucho (en. Gaucho)

/ˈɡautʃo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Man who works in livestock, especially in the Argentine pampas.
The gaucho is a symbol of Argentine culture.
El gaucho es un símbolo de la cultura argentina.
Person originating from or with roots in the Argentine countryside.
The gauchos celebrate with music and dance at their festivities.
Los gauchos celebran con música y danza en su festividad.
Cowboy who lives in a nomadic or semi-nomadic way.
Gauchos move from one place to another depending on the season.
Los gauchos se trasladan de un lugar a otro según la temporada.

Etymology

The etymology of 'gaucho' is uncertain, but it is believed to come from indigenous language or old Spanish.

Common Phrases and Expressions

gaucho life
Lifestyle related to freedom and connection with nature.
vida de gaucho
gaucho culture
Set of traditions, customs, and ways of life associated with gauchos.
cultura gaucha
gathering of gauchos
Gathering of gauchos where music is played with guitars.
guitarreada de gauchos

Related Words

horse
The horse is a fundamental animal in the life of the gaucho.
caballo
pampas
The pampas is the region where gauchos traditionally work.
pampa
barbecue
Barbecue is a popular cooking style among gauchos.
asado

Slang Meanings

Gaucho as a symbol of freedom
He always feels like a gaucho, free as the wind.
Él siempre se siente como un gaucho, libre como el viento.
Gaucho in the sense of being bold or brave
Be careful, don't act like a reckless gaucho.
Ten cuidado, no te comportes como un gaucho imprudente.