caballería
“caballería” means “cavalry” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
cavalry
Also: mount
📝 In Action
La caballería llegó justo a tiempo para ganar la batalla.
B1The cavalry arrived just in time to win the battle.
En el establo solo quedaba una caballería cansada.
C1Only one tired mount remained in the stable.
chivalry, knighthood
Also: knightly deeds
📝 In Action
Don Quijote quería revivir la antigua caballería.
B2Don Quixote wanted to revive ancient chivalry.
Leía muchos libros de caballerías.
B2He used to read many books about knightly adventures.
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Quick Quiz: caballería
Question 1 of 1
If you are reading a historical novel about a group of soldiers on horses, you are reading about the:
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Derived from 'caballero' (knight/horseman), which comes from the Latin 'caballus', meaning a work horse.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'caballería' the same as 'chivalry' in English?
Yes, but only when referring to the historical code or profession of knights. If you mean being a 'gentleman' or opening doors for others, 'caballerosidad' is the more natural word.
Can I use 'caballería' for a single horse?
Technically yes, in a very formal or old-fashioned way, it can refer to a 'mount' or 'beast of burden,' but 'caballo' is much more common for a single horse.