Vaquero

Pronunciation: /vəˈkɛroʊ/

Definitions of vaquero

noun a cowboy or cattle herder in Spanish-speaking regions, typically wearing a wide-brimmed hat, a short jacket, and high boots

Example Sentences

A1 The vaquero herded the cattle on the ranch.

A2 The vaquero wore a traditional hat and boots.

B1 The vaquero's job involves caring for livestock and working on horseback.

B2 The vaquero is skilled in roping and branding cattle.

C1 The vaquero is considered an expert in handling and training horses.

C2 The vaquero's knowledge of ranching practices is extensive and respected in the community.

Examples of vaquero in a Sentence

formal The vaquero rode on horseback through the vast ranch to check on the cattle.

informal Hey, did you see that vaquero wrangling the cows earlier?

slang I heard that vaquero is the best at roping in the whole county.

figurative She's a vaquero when it comes to handling difficult situations at work.

Grammatical Forms of vaquero

• past tense: vaquered
• plural: vaqueros
• comparative: more vaquero
• superlative: most vaquero
• present tense: vaqueros
• future tense: will vaquero
• perfect tense: have vaqueroed
• continuous tense: is vaqueroing
• singular: vaquero
• positive degree: vaquero
• infinitive: to vaquero
• gerund: vaqueroing
• participle: vaqueroed

Origin and Evolution of vaquero

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Spanish

Story behind the word: The word 'vaquero' has its origins in Spanish, derived from the word 'vacca' which means cow or cattle.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in Spain to refer to a cattle driver or cowboy, the term 'vaquero' was later adopted in the Americas to describe the skilled horsemen who worked with cattle in the Spanish colonies. Over time, the word has become synonymous with cowboy culture in the American West.