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A person sitting confidently on the back of a brown horse in a green field.

jinete

hee-NEH-teh

nounmB1
rider?a person who rides a horse,horseman?a skilled rider
Also:equestrian?formal or sporting context,jockey?specifically in horse racing

📝 In Action

El jinete cruzó el río con su caballo al atardecer.

B1

The rider crossed the river with his horse at sunset.

Ella es una jinete muy experimentada y ha ganado muchos premios.

B1

She is a very experienced rider and has won many awards.

Los cuatro jinetes del Apocalipsis son personajes famosos.

B2

The four horsemen of the Apocalypse are famous characters.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • caballista (horseman)
  • amazona (female rider)

Antonyms

  • peatón (pedestrian)

Common Collocations

  • experto jinete – skilled rider
  • jinete nocturno – night rider

💡 Grammar Points

One word for both genders

Even though 'jinete' ends in 'e' and is traditionally masculine, it is used for both men and women. Just change the article: 'el jinete' for a man and 'la jinete' for a woman.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Don't say 'jineta'

Mistake: "La jineta ganó la carrera."

Correction: La jinete ganó la carrera.

⭐ Usage Tips

Choosing between Jinete and Caballero

Use 'jinete' when you are focusing on the physical act of riding a horse. Use 'caballero' if you mean 'gentleman' or a medieval 'knight'.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: jinete

Question 1 of 1

If you want to talk about a female horse rider, which is the correct way to say it?

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Word Family

jinetear(to ride/break in a horse) - verb
jineteada(rodeo/horse-riding event) - noun

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'jinete' the same as 'jockey'?

A 'jockey' is a specific type of 'jinete' who rides in professional races. 'Jinete' is a broader term for anyone riding a horse, whether for fun, work, or sport.

Can I use 'jinete' for someone riding a bike?

No, for a bike rider, you should use 'ciclista'. 'Jinete' is almost exclusively reserved for animals, specifically horses.