English–Spanish
“cowboy” in Spanish
How to say “cowboy” in Spanish
“Cowboy” in Spanish is gaucho.
Mounted cattle herder of Argentina and Uruguay on the open pampas.
Example sentences with gaucho
Los gauchos cuidan el ganado en el campo.
Cowboys tend the cattle in the countryside.
Tips for using gaucho
- In Argentine and Uruguayan usage gaucho often carries cultural and symbolic weight beyond the literal job, so context guides whether 'cowboy' is enough.
Other Spanish words for “cowboy”
El vaquero lleva sombrero y botas.
The cowboy is wearing a hat and boots.