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Caballero: meaning, definitions and examples

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caballero

 

[ kษ™หˆbษ‘ห.le.roสŠ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

Spanish term

The term 'caballero' is a Spanish word that translates to 'knight' or 'gentleman' in English. It traditionally refers to a man of nobility or a chivalrous knight in medieval Spain. 'Caballero' conveys characteristics of honor, bravery, and respect, often associated with the ideals of knighthood during the Middle Ages. In modern times, it can also be used to refer to a courteous or chivalrous man.

Synonyms

cavalier, gentleman, knight, nobleman

Examples of usage

  • The caballero rode proudly through the village.
  • He treated her like a true caballero, with utmost respect.
  • The story tells of a caballero who defended the weak.
  • In Spanish culture, a caballero is revered for his manners.

Translations

Translations of the word "caballero" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cavaleiro

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคถเฅ‚เคฐเคตเฅ€เคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Ritter

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kesatria

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะธั†ะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rycerz

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้จŽๅฃซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท chevalier

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ caballero

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ลŸรถvalye

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ธฐ์‚ฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูุงุฑุณ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rytรญล™

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ rytier

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ช‘ๅฃซ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vitez

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ riddari

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั€ั‹ั†ะฐั€ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ›แƒแƒชแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ cษ™ngavษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ caballero

Etymology

The word 'caballero' has its origins in the Latin term 'cabalarius', which referred to a horseman or cavalryman. This etymology reflects the importance of horses in medieval warfare and the social status of those who rode them. Over time, 'caballero' evolved in the Spanish language to denote not only a horseman but also a man of high social standing, embodying the chivalric code that emphasized honor, bravery, and courtly manners. During the Spanish Reconquista, caballeros were crucial in the military and often held land as a reward for their services. The term became synonymous with gentlemanly conduct and is still used today to describe courteous men in Spanish-speaking cultures.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,774, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.