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masculine

/ka.βaˈʎe.ɾo/ ES

/ka.βaˈʝe.ɾo/ MX

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Translation

gentleman, knight

Word origin

From Late Latin caballarius ('horseman'), from caballus ('horse, nag'). The same caballus gives English 'cavalry', 'cavalier' and 'chivalry'.

Origin: Latin
Root: caballarius
English cognates: cavalry, cavalier, chivalry

Grammar

Gendermasculine

Pluralcaballeros

Examples

The gentleman opened the door for the lady.

The gents' toilets are at the back.

My grandfather was always a true gentleman with women.

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Good afternoon, sir, how may I help you?

That gentleman opened the car door for her with a smile.

A gentleman never arrives late to an important date.

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This word is part of lesson 11.