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“gentleman” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/kaβaˈʝeɾo/

Example

Él es un caballero muy amable.

He is a very kind gentleman.

Illustration for caballero (gentleman)

How to say “gentleman” in Spanish

“Gentleman” in Spanish is caballero.

A man marked by chivalry and good manners.

Full entry for caballero: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with caballero

Compórtate como un caballero con los invitados.

Act like a gentleman with the guests.

Tips for using caballero

  • Appears on signs as caballeros for 'men' (e.g., men's restroom) and in historical or literary contexts it often still means 'knight' rather than just a polite man.

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