vaquero
Americannoun
plural
vaquerosEtymology
Origin of vaquero
First recorded in 1790–1800; from Spanish, equivalent to vac(a) “cow” (from Latin vacca ) + -ero (from Latin -ārius ); -ary
Example Sentences
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Nonetheless, the Mexican vaquero is largely erased from popular U.S. depictions of the cowboy.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 23, 2026
She’s a healer and he’s a vaquero, but both are still healing from a vampire attack when they were teenagers.
From New York Times • Jun. 9, 2023
The rostro vaquero competition is a cheeky nod to rural Mexican festivals where young women in elaborate dresses are crowned “princesses” or “queens.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2023
He knew that years ago, when many of the participants at the vaquero event were coming of age, appearing gay was risky.
From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2023
She told me about Narciso when he was a young man, a fine vaquero, and very respected.
From "Bless Me, Ultima" by Rudolfo Anaya
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