caballero

[ kab-uhl-yair-oh, kab-uh-lair-oh; Spanish kah-bah-lye-raw, -ye- ]

noun

, plural ca·bal·le·ros [kab-, uh, l-, yair, -ohz, kab-, uh, -, lair, -ohz, kah-bah-, lye, -raws, -, ye, -].

1. a Spanish gentleman.
2. Southwestern U.S.
   1. a horseman.
   2. a woman's escort or admirer; cavalier.

caballero

/ kaβaˈʎero; ˌkæbəˈljɛərəʊ /

noun

1. a Spanish gentleman
2. a southwestern US word for horseman

Word History and Origins

Origin of caballero¹

First recorded in 1740–50; from Spanish: “horseman, knight, gentleman,” from Late Latin caballārius groom; cavalier

Word History and Origins

Origin of caballero¹

C19: from Spanish: gentleman, horseman, from Late Latin caballārius rider, groom, from caballus horse; compare cavalier

Example Sentences

People like assistant manager Willy Caballero - the former Manchester City and Chelsea goalkeeper - and coaches Danny Walker and Roberto Vitiello, fitness coach Marcos Alvarez, analyst Javi Molina and goalkeeper coach Michele de Bernardin.

From BBC

In pitching the bill, Caballero described it as a “fast and cost-effective way to increase the supply of affordable homes in California.”

From Los Angeles Times

“We just have to identify where the money would come from,” Caballero said.

From Los Angeles Times

Caballero said she doesn’t support the state Legislature dictating the investments public pensions can make, but she said retirement systems should have discussion internally if they should invest in such higher-risk funds.

From Los Angeles Times

José Caballero lined out to third base, Taylor Walls walked, and Jose Siri grounded out to first base to end the inning.

From Los Angeles Times