caballero

Definition of caballeronext
chiefly Southwest

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of caballero The charro is far from a modest vaquero, but a venerable caballero (gentleman) who has mastered the wrangling artistry of the frontier. Foreign Correspondent, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026 Valderrama executive produces and stars in the Disney Branded Television project—which is actively in development— follows privileged caballero Diego De La Vega, who returns to his hometown of El Pueblo de Los Angeles following a family tragedy. Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 19 Sep. 2024 Qué ha hecho Doug Emhoff, el esposo de Kamala Harris, como segundo caballero? New York Times, 23 July 2024 The Mariinsky men look especially strong on this tour, particularly the elegant Timur Askerov as the caballero’s son who falls in love with Paquita and decides to join her gypsy band. Washington Post, 9 Oct. 2019 Jalapeños can replace ajíes caballeros and other hard to find Caribbean chillies. Craig Cavallo, Saveur, 24 Feb. 2016
Recent Examples of Synonyms for caballero
Noun
  • Waving a Mexican flag with a vaquero sombrero on, El Malilla made history at Coachella last year as the first reggaeton Mexa act on the lineup.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026
  • But it was then followed up by a Spanish hymn, sung by musicians, dressed in 18th-century Spanish Colonial attire, including the garb of soldado, vaquero, pioneers, military, and indigenous peoples.
    Brian Hackney, CBS News, 30 June 2026
Noun
  • Envinate Benje 2024 Tenerife, DOP Ycoden-Daute-Isora The grapes here are listán negro, negramol, listán gaucho, and vijariego negro.
    Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • From bright patterns to more neutral, everyday options, keep reading to find the 10 best gaucho and palazzo pants worth swapping your denim shorts for this summer, with prices starting as low as $16.
    Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 29 May 2026
Noun
  • Country music’s emo cowgirl Megan Moroney canceled her Denver show just a few songs into her set on Tuesday.
    Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026
  • Once owned by a legendary trick rider and roper in the 1950s, the restaurant brims with Montana cowgirl lore.
    Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 25 July 2026

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“Caballero.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caballero. Accessed 13 Aug. 2026.

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