Spanish Conversation · Level 157
30 words
Spanish word
cabalgar
Pronunciation
IPA/kaβalˈɣaɾ/
Meaning
- verbride
Example
¿Quieres cabalgar conmigo esta tarde?
Do you want to ride with me this afternoon?
More examples
Ella suele cabalgar al amanecer.
She usually rides at dawn.
Core concept
Mounting and traveling on horseback.
Common phrases
cabalgar a lomos de un caballo
ride on the back of a horse
cabalgar al amanecer
ride at dawn
Similar words
montar: Get on and ride a horse in everyday speech; a common spoken verb.
ir: Travel or go somewhere; a general-purpose verb for going.
pasear: Move slowly to enjoy the view; a relaxed, leisure-oriented movement.
andar: Walk; move along on foot as a basic mode of travel.
Definition in Spanish
Subirse a un caballo y desplazarse montado sobre él.
Word origin
The verb derives from Latin caballus 'horse' via medieval caballāre and means to mount and travel on a horse.
Usage tips
- In everyday speech Spanish speakers usually prefer montar a caballo; cabalgar appears more often in writing, literature, and formal registers.
Opposites
- desmontardismountverb
Related words
- cabalgadorridernoun
- cabalgantemountedadjective