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"Horse" in Spanish: caballo
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A horse is el caballo (kah-BAH-yoh). It is masculine: un caballo, los caballos. A mare is la yegua.
On a ranch
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How to pronounce caballo
Say it
kah-BAH-yoh
/kaˈβa.ʝo/
kah-BAH-yoh. Stress BAH. Double ll sounds like y. Say caballo with three beats.
"Horse" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| el caballo | the horse Default word; often any horse. | Default word; often any horse. |
| la yegua | the mare Adult female horse. | Adult female horse. |
| a caballo | on horseback Riding: ir a caballo. | Riding: ir a caballo. |
| el caballo blanco | the white horse Color after the noun. | Color after the noun. |
How to use caballo in real life
- 1On a ranch
El caballo come pasto fresco.
The horse eats fresh grass.
El caballo as subject.
- 2Riding
Vamos a caballo por el campo.
We're going on horseback through the fields.
A caballo means on horseback.
- 3Pointing
Mira ese caballo grande.
Look at that big horse.
Ese caballo points to one animal.
Mistakes English speakers make with caballo
Incorrect: La caballo es rápido.
Correct: El caballo es rápido.
Caballo is masculine. Use el caballo.
Incorrect: Montamos en el caballo.
Correct: Montamos a caballo.
For riding in general, say a caballo, not en el caballo.
Good to know
Caballo is common in ranch and festival talk across Latin America. Ir a caballo means to ride. Use yegua for a female; caballo stays the usual word.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Visiting a ranch
ChatPal
¿Te gusta este caballo?
Do you like this horse?
You
Sí. El caballo es muy tranquilo.
Yes. The horse is very calm.
ChatPal
Podemos montar un rato.
We can ride for a bit.
You
Bueno. Voy despacio.
Okay. I'll go slowly.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Horse" in Spanish
Is caballo masculine or feminine?
Masculine: el caballo. A mare is la yegua.
How do you say on horseback?
A caballo, as in ir a caballo.
How do you pronounce caballo?
kah-BAH-yoh. The ll sounds like y.
What is yegua?
La yegua is a mare. Caballo is the usual word for horse.
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