cowboy in Portuguese
cowboy in Portuguese is vaqueiro, caubói, peão — cowboy means a person, especially in the American West, who herds and tends cattle, traditionally on horseback.
cowboy in Portuguese
vaqueiro
A man who tends free-range cattle, especially in the American West.
caubói
A man who tends free-range cattle, especially in the American West.
caubói
A man who identifies with cowboy culture, including wearing a cowboy hat and being a fan of country and western music.
peão
A man who identifies with cowboy culture, including wearing a cowboy hat and being a fan of country and western music.
caubói
(informal) A person who engages in reckless behavior, especially for the purpose of showing off.
machão
(informal) A person who engages in reckless behavior, especially for the purpose of showing off.
What does "cowboy" mean?
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noun A person, especially in the American West, who herds and tends cattle, traditionally on horseback.
"The cowboy rounded up the strays before nightfall."
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noun Informal: someone who acts recklessly or without proper care, especially in business or trade work.
"Don't hire that builder — he's a real cowboy who cuts corners."
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verb To work herding cattle.
"He spent his twenties cowboying on ranches in Wyoming."
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cowboy in a sentence
- The cowboy rounded up the strays before nightfall.
- Don't hire that builder — he's a real cowboy who cuts corners.
- He spent his twenties cowboying on ranches in Wyoming.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "cowboy" in Portuguese?
"cowboy" in Portuguese is vaqueiro, caubói, peão. cowboy means: A person, especially in the American West, who herds and tends cattle, traditionally on horseback.
How do you use "cowboy" in a sentence?
Example: "The cowboy rounded up the strays before nightfall." In Portuguese, "cowboy" is vaqueiro, caubói, peão.
Are there other ways to say "cowboy" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 4 translations listed for "cowboy": vaqueiro, caubói, peão, machão.
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