Vaquero: meaning, definitions and examples

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vaquero

 

[ vฤหˆkerล ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

cowboy profession

A vaquero is a traditional Spanish term for a cattle driver or cowboy, primarily in the Spanish-speaking regions of the Americas. This term dates back to the colonial period and is often associated with the skilled horsemen responsible for herding cattle. Vaqueros played a significant role in the ranching culture of Mexico and the southwestern United States. Their influence can be observed in modern cowboy culture and practices.

Synonyms

cattleman, cowboy, rancher

Examples of usage

  • The vaquero rode confidently across the rugged terrain.
  • Many vaqueros work on large ranches in Texas.
  • The skills of a vaquero are essential for managing livestock.
  • He learned the art of lassoing from a seasoned vaquero.

Translations

Translations of the word "vaquero" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น vaqueiro

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคตเฅ‡เคถเฅ€เคชเคพเคฒเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Cowboy

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penggembala

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะบะพั‚ะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wyganiacz bydล‚a

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็‰›้ฃผใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท cow-boy

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ vaquero

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sฤฑฤŸฤฑr รงobanฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ชฉ์žฅ์ฃผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑุงุนูŠ ุงู„ุจู‚ุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dozorce dobytka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ dozorcov dobytka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็‰ง็‰›ไบบ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ govedorec

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kรฝrkarl

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะฐะปัˆั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒฌแƒงแƒ”แƒ›แƒกแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รงoban

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ vaquero

Etymology

The term 'vaquero' comes from the Spanish word 'vaca', meaning 'cow'. It evolved during the period of the Spanish colonization of the Americas, where ranching became vital to the economy and lifestyle. The vaquero is sometimes considered the precursor to the American cowboy, adapting techniques from Spanish traditions. The legacy of the vaquero remains significant in the folklore of the American West, embodying a romanticized image of the cowboy and the ranching culture. Their practices, gear, and even language influenced modern rodeo and cattle handling, establishing the vaquero as a pivotal figure in both Mexican and American frontier history.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,424, 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.