Horse in Spanish
The Spanish word for 'horse' is 'caballo', pronounced kah-BAH-yoh (IPA: /kaˈbaʝo/). It is an A1-level masculine noun (plural: caballos).
Pronunciation: kah-BAH-yoh
| Spanish | caballo |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | kah-BAH-yoh · /kaˈbaʝo/ |
| Part of speech | noun (masculine) |
| Plural | caballos |
| Level | A1 (beginner-friendly) |
Example Sentences with 'caballo'
- El caballo corre muy rápido por el campo.
The horse runs very fast through the field. - ¿Alguna vez has montado a caballo?
Have you ever ridden a horse? - En el rancho de mi abuelo hay tres caballos.
On my grandfather's ranch there are three horses. - Durante las vacaciones hicimos una excursión a caballo por las montañas.
During the vacation we went on a horseback trip through the mountains.
Common Phrases with 'caballo'
- a caballo regalado no se le mira el diente
don't look a gift horse in the mouth - montar a caballo
to ride a horse
How to Use 'caballo'
A female horse is 'yegua' (a completely different word, not 'caballa', which is a mackerel). 'Montar a caballo' means to ride horseback; note the fixed preposition 'a'.
Regional note: In parts of Latin America, 'caballo' can also describe a clumsy or rude person; in Cuba, '¡qué caballo!' can be a compliment meaning someone is impressive.
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Frequently Asked Questions
'Horse' in Spanish is 'caballo', pronounced kah-BAH-yoh.
It is spelled c-a-b-a-l-l-o.
'Caballo' is masculine: you say 'el caballo'.
The plural of 'caballo' is 'caballos'.
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