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“horse” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/kaˈβaʝo/

Example

Mi caballo es muy tranquilo.

My horse is very calm.

Illustration for caballo (horse)

How to say “horse” in Spanish

“Horse” in Spanish is caballo.

Domesticated four-legged animal used for riding and pulling loads.

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

Example sentences with caballo

El caballo de la granja duerme en el establo.

The farm horse sleeps in the stable.

Tips for using caballo

  • The phrase a caballo often means 'on horseback' but also appears in idioms such as a caballo entre meaning 'straddling' or 'between two things', so interpret it by context.

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