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/ka藞尾a蕩o/ ES
/ka藞尾a蕽o/ MX
Translation
horse; knight (chess)
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Word origin
From Latin caballus ('horse, nag'), which displaced equus in popular speech. The same word gives English 'cavalry', 'cavalier' and 'chivalry'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- caballus
- English cognates
- cavalry, cavalier, chivalry
Grammar
Examples
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The horse ran fast across the open field.
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He learned to ride a horse when he was just eight years old.
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My daughter is learning to ride a horse on Saturdays.
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In the stable there are six young horses waiting for food.
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The white horse was eating grass near the river.
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That black horse looked at me with huge eyes.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 8, lesson 10: caballo, servicio, asegurar and 7 more words.