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    Rocinante (en. Rocinante)

    /ro.si.nan.te/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A horse that is weak, poorly fed, or of low quality.
    The old rocinante of the farmer could not withstand long hours.
    El viejo rocinante del campesino no podía soportar largas jornadas.
    Referring to a horse that is used for carrying loads or riding, especially in undignified situations.
    In the play, the protagonist rides his rocinante to embark on the adventure.
    En la obra, el protagonista monta a su rocinante para emprender la aventura.

    Etymology

    The word comes from the term 'rocín', which refers to a workhorse, associated with age and wear.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to ride a rocinante
    To use a horse that is of poor quality.
    montar un rocinante
    to be a rocinante
    To be considered of little value or powerless in a situation.
    ser un rocinante

    Related Words

    rocín
    Common or work horse.
    rocín
    rider
    Person who rides a horse.
    jinete
    horse
    Domesticated equine mammal.
    caballo

    Slang Meanings

    It refers to a person who is somewhat clumsy or unskilled.
    Don't be a rocinante, try to do better.
    No seas rocinante, intenta hacerlo mejor.
    Someone who feels undervalued or unappreciated.
    He feels like a rocinante in his job, no one takes him seriously.
    Se siente como un rocinante en su trabajo, nadie le toma en serio.