Caballero

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˌkɑːbəˈljɛroʊ/

Definitions of caballero

noun a Spanish or Portuguese gentleman or knight

Example Sentences

A1 El caballero montó en su caballo y cabalgó por el campo.

A2 El caballero rescató a la princesa del castillo encantado.

B1 El caballero juró lealtad a su rey y lo defendió en la batalla.

B2 El caballero demostró su valentía al enfrentarse al dragón y salvar al pueblo.

C1 El caballero era conocido por su honor y su impecable conducta en la corte.

C2 El caballero recibió el título de caballero por sus servicios excepcionales a la corona.

adjective related to or characteristic of a caballero

Example Sentences

A1 The caballero horse was very strong and loyal.

A2 The caballero attire was traditional and elegant.

B1 The caballero manners were polite and respectful.

B2 The caballero swordsmanship was impressive and skillful.

C1 The caballero code of honor was unwavering and noble.

C2 The caballero lineage traced back to generations of distinguished knights.

Examples of caballero in a Sentence

formal The caballero greeted the guests with a bow and offered them a seat.

informal The caballero is known for his impeccable manners and charm.

slang That caballero sure knows how to make an entrance!

figurative In the game of chess, the caballero is a powerful piece on the board.

Grammatical Forms of caballero

past tense

caballeroed

plural

caballeros

comparative

more caballero

superlative

most caballero

present tense

caballeros

future tense

will caballero

perfect tense

have caballeroed

continuous tense

is caballeroing

singular

caballero

positive degree

caballero

infinitive

to caballero

gerund

caballeroing

participle

caballeroed

Origin and Evolution of caballero

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Spanish
Story behind the word: The word 'caballero' originated from the Spanish language.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a knight or a gentleman of noble birth, the term 'caballero' evolved over time to also denote a man of honor, chivalry, or simply a polite way of addressing a man in Spanish-speaking cultures.