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    Potro (en. Foal)

    /ˈp.ot.ɾo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A young male horse.
    The colt gallops across the field.
    El potro galopa por el campo.
    A wooden device used in horse training.
    The rider got on the colt to practice his skills.
    El jinete se subió al potro para practicar sus habilidades.
    The term is also used in some contexts to refer to a strong or robust man.
    That young man is a real colt; he’s always full of energy.
    Ese joven es un verdadero potro, siempre está lleno de energía.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'pulltrus', which means 'foal'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be like a colt
    To be full of energy or strength.
    estar como un potro
    to break a colt
    To control an unruly behavior to make it obedient.
    domar un potro

    Related Words

    potra
    Young female horse.
    potra
    horse
    Domesticated animal used for riding and work.
    caballo
    training
    The process of training a horse.
    doma

    Slang Meanings

    A strong, energetic young person.
    That boy is a colt; he never gets tired.
    Ese chico es un potro, nunca se cansa.
    Referring to a person who is somewhat untamed or wild.
    They call him a colt because he always does what he wants.
    Lo llaman potro porque siempre hace lo que quiere.