Gentleman in Spanish 🇪🇸

Pronunciation

Normal speech: kah-bah-YEH-rah
IPA: kaβaˈleɾa

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Other Meanings

“Caballero” can also refer to a playing card, specifically the knight or jack in a deck of Spanish playing cards

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Trivia

In some Spanish-speaking countries, “caballero” can also be used as a polite way to address a man, similar to “sir” in English.

Also:
“Caballero” is also a common surname in Spanish-speaking countries.

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Mnemonic

“Caballero” sounds like “cavalier” in English, which can also refer to a chivalrous gentleman

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Cultural Reference

Caballeros were historically knights or hor***** who followed a code of chivalry, popularized in medieval literature such as “Don Quixote” which you can read here in Langlandia 🙂

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Idioms

Ser un caballero – to be a gentleman or act in a chivalrous manner
Caballero de honor – a man of honor or integrity

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Usage

Refers to a gentleman or man of chivalry; can also be used to refer to a horseman or cowboy

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Origin

From the Latin word “caballarius,” meaning horseman or knight

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caballero info.

Tips to remember the word “caballero”:
– Associate “caballero” with “knight” in English, as they share historical roots with chivalry and gentlemanly behavior.
– The word “caballero” contains “caballo,” which means “horse” in Spanish, linking the idea of a gentleman or knight who rides a horse.
– Think about the “cavalier” in English, which both sounds similar and has similar meanings.

Explanations:
– “Caballero” generally refers to a man who is distinguished, polite, and well-mannered – the characteristics of a gentleman.

Other words that mean the same thing:
– “Señor” is another Spanish term that can be used to address a man respectfully, similar to “Mr.” in English.
– “Gentilhombre” is a more archaic or formal term similar to “gentleman” in Spanish.

Alternate meanings or slang:
– In some contexts, “caballero” can also mean “knight,” as in the medieval sense.
– As a colloquial term, “caballero” might be used somewhat facetiously to refer to a man who believes he is acting chivalrously.

Examples of sentences:
– “El caballero abrió la puerta para su compañera.” (The gentleman opened the door for his companion.)
– “En la Edad Media, un caballero servía al rey como soldado montado.” (In the Middle Ages, a knight served the king as a mounted soldier.)
– “Por favor, caballero, ¿podría indicarme cómo llegar al museo?” (Please, sir, could you tell me how to get to the museum?)

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