noun

caballero

Caballero (noun) means a Spanish or Latin American gentleman or horseman. Example: “The old caballero rode into town at sunset.”

noun

A Spanish or Latin American gentleman or horseman.

"The old caballero rode into town at sunset."

How to use caballero

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA Spanish word for a gentleman or horseman, used in English mainly in Latin American or Spanish contexts.

Easily confused with

cavalier →

Word forms

caballeros plural, caballeroes plural, Caballeros plural

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The old _____ rode into town at sunset.

Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish caballero ("horseman, gentleman"), from Latin caballus ("horse") — a doublet of cavalier and chevalier.

Origin: Latin

Rhymes for caballero

zero hero Nero Pero numero hetero dinero Cicero bolero romero Madero montero

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Frequently asked questions

What does “caballero” mean?

The word “caballero” means a Spanish or Latin American gentleman or horseman. In plain terms, a Spanish word for a gentleman or horseman, used in English mainly in Latin American or Spanish contexts.

How do you use “caballero” in a sentence?

Here is “caballero” used in a sentence: “The old caballero rode into town at sunset.”

What part of speech is “caballero”?

“Caballero” is a noun.

Where does the word “caballero” come from?

The word “caballero” comes from Latin. Borrowed from Spanish caballero ("horseman, gentleman"), from Latin caballus ("horse") — a doublet of cavalier and chevalier.