noun

gaucho

GOWT-shoh

Gaucho (noun) means a skilled horseman and cattle-herder of the South American grasslands, especially Argentina, Uruguay, and southern Brazil. Example: “The gaucho rounded up the herd with a lasso and a whistle.”

noun

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

"The gaucho rounded up the herd with a lasso and a whistle."

"Gaucho culture still shapes Argentine folk music and dress."

How to use gaucho

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA South American cowboy, associated with the open plains (the pampas).

Common pairings

gaucho pants a gaucho on horseback

Word forms

gauchos plural, gauchoes plural

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Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish gaucho; its deeper origin is uncertain.

Origin: Spanish

Rhymes for gaucho

mucho

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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.

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