# caballero

/ˌkæbəˈjɛɹoʊ/ (US) · /kˌæbɐlˈeəɹəʊ/ (UK) · CEFR C2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/caballero
Updated: 2026-10-19

## Definition

a Spanish gentleman from the past, known for polite manners and honour. You use it in English when talking about knights or brave, gallant men in Spanish stories.

For teachers: a gentleman of Spanish origin, especially one embodying ideals of courtesy, gallantry, and honour. Often used in historical or literary contexts to refer to a knight or cavalier.

## Examples

- The old story tells of a brave caballero.
- The museum exhibit shows the sword and cloak of a caballero from 18th-century Spain.
- In the novel, the aging caballero clings to codes of honour that no longer command respect in a rapidly changing city.

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