caballero
Americannoun
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a Spanish gentleman.
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Southwestern U.S.
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a horseman.
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a woman's escort or admirer; cavalier.
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noun
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a Spanish gentleman
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a southwestern US word for horseman
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of caballero
First recorded in 1740–50; from Spanish: “horseman, knight, gentleman,” from Late Latin caballārius groom; see origin at cavalier
Example Sentences
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“Being able to create these things in miniature is almost like getting back in touch with the idea of play,” Caballero explains.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
Some of the sets from these shorts, tiny replicas of places familiar to Caballero, and a few of the miniature characters were reused in “TheyDream.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
Voicemails From Gran’pa,” Caballero has used miniatures to immortalize his loved ones.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
Maresca would likely want to bring his own staff to Etihad Stadium and it is understood his former Leicester and Chelsea assistant, and ex-City goalkeeper, Willy Caballero will join him.
From BBC • May 19, 2026
Into the hollows of one of the cinder blocks, the one centered just above the front door, Arturo placed a print of San Martín Caballero encased in a plastic bag, to bring us luck.
From "The Book of Unknown Americans" by Cristina Henríquez
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