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    Rocín (en. Nag)

    /roˈsin/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Definition: A horse that is not of pure breed or that has little utility.
    Example Sentence: That rocín cannot carry heavy loads.
    Ese rocín no puede llevar carga pesada.
    Definition: Refers to an old or sick horse.
    Example Sentence: The old rocín can no longer run.
    El viejo rocín ya no puede correr.
    Definition: In some regions, it can be used derogatorily to refer to a silly or clumsy person.
    Example Sentence: Don't be a rocín, think before you act.
    No seas un rocín, piensa antes de actuar.

    Etymology

    Etymology/Origin: From Latin 'rocīnus', which means 'horse' or 'colt'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Common Phrase: to be like a rocín
    Meaning: To be in very bad shape or in very poor conditions.
    estar como un rocín
    Common Phrase: a rocín of bad death
    Meaning: A derogatory reference to a person or thing of very low quality.
    rocín de mala muerte
    Common Phrase: to look at someone like a rocín
    Meaning: To look at someone with contempt or disdain.
    mirar a alguien como a un rocín

    Related Words

    Related Word: penco
    Description: Horse of little value.
    penco
    Related Word: noble
    Description: Refers to a horse of good breed or character.
    noble
    Related Word: rider
    Description: Person who rides a horse.
    jinete

    Slang Meanings

    Slang Meaning: Clumsy or inept person.
    Example: That rocín cannot do anything well.
    Ese rocín no puede hacer nada bien.
    Slang Meaning: A joke among friends to refer to an old horse.
    Example: The car is a rocín, it no longer works.
    El coche es un rocín, ya no sirve.