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gaucho

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Noun — A skilled horseman and cattle-herder of the South American grasslands, especially Argentina, Uruguay, and southern Brazil.

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How to use gaucho

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gaucho pants a gaucho on horseback

Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish gaucho; its deeper origin is uncertain.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “gaucho” mean?

The word “gaucho” means a skilled horseman and cattle-herder of the South American grasslands, especially Argentina, Uruguay, and southern Brazil. In plain terms, a South American cowboy, associated with the open plains (the pampas).

How do you pronounce “gaucho”?

“Gaucho” is pronounced GOWT-shoh (/ˈɡaʊt͡ʃoʊ/ in IPA).

How do you use “gaucho” in a sentence?

Here is “gaucho” used in a sentence: “The gaucho rounded up the herd with a lasso and a whistle.”

What part of speech is “gaucho”?

“Gaucho” is a noun.

Where does the word “gaucho” come from?

The word “gaucho” comes from Spanish. Borrowed from Spanish gaucho; its deeper origin is uncertain.

Related words

charro cowboy huaso llanero vaquero

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