caballeros
“caballeros” means “gentlemen” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
gentlemen
Also: men, sirs
📝 In Action
Buenas tardes, caballeros. ¿En qué puedo ayudarles?
A2Good afternoon, gentlemen. How can I help you?
Los caballeros, por favor, esperen en la sala.
B1The gentlemen, please wait in the living room.
men's room
Also: gents
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Disculpe, ¿dónde está el baño de caballeros?
A1Excuse me, where is the men's restroom?
La puerta de la izquierda dice 'Caballeros'.
A1The door on the left says 'Gentlemen' (Men's Room).
knights
Also: horsemen, cavaliers
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La historia trata sobre los caballeros de la Mesa Redonda.
B2The story is about the Knights of the Round Table.
En el museo vimos armaduras de caballeros medievales.
B1At the museum, we saw armor of medieval knights.
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Words that translate to "caballeros" in Spanish:
cavaliers→gentlemen→gents→horsemen→knights→men→men's room→sirs→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: caballeros
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You see a door with the word 'Caballeros' on it in a restaurant. What is it?
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Comes from 'caballero', which itself comes from the Late Latin word 'caballarius', meaning 'horseman' or 'groom'. This is derived from 'caballus', the Latin word for 'horse'. The meaning evolved from 'man on a horse' to 'knight' and then to the more general 'gentleman'.
First recorded: Around the 10th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'caballeros' old-fashioned?
When used to mean 'gentlemen', it is more formal and polite than just saying 'hombres' (men). It's not necessarily old-fashioned, but it's used in situations where you want to show respect, like addressing an audience ('Damas y caballeros...'). For the historical meaning 'knights' and the restroom sign, it's the standard word.
Can I use 'caballeros' to talk about my male friends?
It would sound very formal and a bit funny. For friends, it's more natural to use 'chicos', 'amigos', or 'muchachos'. You might use 'caballeros' jokingly with them, though.