caballero

/ˌkæbəˈljɛroʊ/
noun
  1. A Spanish gentleman or knight, often associated with chivalry and honor.
    • In the story, the caballero rode his horse across the plains to defend his village.
    • He acted like a true caballero, holding the door open and offering his seat to the elderly woman.
    • The museum displayed the armor of a 16th-century caballero from Spain.
  2. A horseman or cowboy in Spanish-speaking cultures, especially in the American Southwest.
    • Every year, the town celebrates its heritage with a parade of caballeros on horseback.
    • The old caballero taught his grandson how to ride and care for horses.
    • The caballero skillfully lassoed the runaway calf during the rodeo.
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