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Horse

hɔrs
Extremadamente Común
800 - 900
800-900, Extremadamente Común
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caballo, yegua, corcel, potro, jinete

La palabra "horse" se utiliza en inglés para referirse a un animal mamífero grande, domesticado, que es comúnmente utilizado para montar, trabajar en el campo o como animal de compañía. En contextos cotidianos, "horse" puede aparecer en conversaciones sobre deportes ecuestres, agricultura, o en actividades recreativas.

Ejemplos de uso:

  1. "I rode a horse at the ranch." (Monté un caballo en el rancho.)
  2. "The horse won the race." (El caballo ganó la carrera.)
  3. "She loves horses and wants to become a veterinarian." (A ella le encantan los caballos y quiere convertirse en veterinaria.)

La palabra "horse" también se utiliza en expresiones idiomáticas y frases comunes. Algunas de estas incluyen:

  • "Don't put the cart before the horse." (No pongas el carro delante del caballo.) - Significa no hacer las cosas en el orden incorrecto.
  • "Hold your horses." (Sujeta tus caballos.) - Usada para pedir a alguien que sea paciente o que espere.

El uso de "horse" es generalmente informal, pero también puede aparecer en contextos más formales, como en discusiones sobre la industria equina o en eventos deportivos.

Errores comunes incluyen confundir "horse" con "horses" en plural, especialmente en contextos en que se habla de varios ejemplares. También es común olvidar la pronunciación correcta de la palabra, que es /hɔːrs/ en inglés americano. Los hablantes de español pueden pronunciarlo incorrectamente como "jors".

Palabras relacionadas incluyen:

  • Sinónimos: steed (caballo de montar), mare (yegua), stallion (semental).
  • Antónimos: no hay un antónimo directo, pero se puede considerar "mule" (mula) en el contexto de animales de carga.

La etimología de "horse" proviene del inglés antiguo "hors," que tiene raíces en lenguas germánicas. En gramática, "horse" es un sustantivo contable, lo que significa que puede ser pluralizado como "horses."

Significados de Horse en español

caballo

Ejemplo:
The horse galloped across the field.
El caballo galopó a través del campo.
She enjoys riding her horse on weekends.
A ella le gusta montar a caballo los fines de semana.
Uso: formal/informalContexto: General use
Nota: This is the most common translation of 'horse' in Spanish.

yegua

Ejemplo:
The mare grazed peacefully in the meadow.
La yegua pastaba pacíficamente en el prado.
The mare gave birth to a foal last night.
La yegua dio a luz a un potro anoche.
Uso: formal/informalContexto: Referring to a female horse
Nota: Used specifically for female horses.

corcel

Ejemplo:
The knight rode his noble steed into battle.
El caballero montó su noble corcel en la batalla.
Legend has it that a magical steed roams these lands.
La leyenda cuenta que un corcel mágico deambula por estas tierras.
Uso: formalContexto: Poetic or literary contexts
Nota: A more poetic or literary term for a horse, often used in historical or mythological contexts.

potro

Ejemplo:
The colt was frolicking in the field.
El potro jugaba en el campo.
The young stallion showed great promise in the races.
El joven potro mostraba gran promesa en las carreras.
Uso: formalContexto: Referring to a young male horse
Nota: Commonly used to refer to a young male horse, especially before it reaches maturity.

jinete

Ejemplo:
The skilled rider guided the horse expertly through the obstacles.
El jinete habilidoso guió al caballo expertamente a través de los obstáculos.
She aspired to become a professional horse rider.
Ella aspiraba a convertirse en una jinete profesional.
Uso: formalContexto: Referring to a horse rider
Nota: While not directly translating to 'horse,' 'jinete' refers to a horse rider or someone skilled in horsemanship.

Los sinónimos de Horse

stallion

A stallion is a male horse that has not been gelded (castrated).
Ejemplo: The rancher owned a magnificent black stallion.
Nota: Stallion specifically refers to a male horse.

mare

A mare is a female horse, especially one that is over the age of four.
Ejemplo: The mare and her foal grazed peacefully in the pasture.
Nota: Mare specifically refers to a female horse.

pony

A pony is a small horse breed that is typically under 14.2 hands high.
Ejemplo: The children enjoyed riding the gentle pony at the petting zoo.
Nota: Pony refers to a specific size and breed of horse.

steed

Steed is a poetic or literary term for a horse, often used in stories or historical contexts.
Ejemplo: The knight rode into battle on his trusty steed.
Nota: Steed is a more formal or literary term compared to 'horse'.

equine

Equine is an adjective that relates to horses or the horse family.
Ejemplo: The equine therapy program helped patients with disabilities improve their motor skills.
Nota: Equine is an adjective used to describe horses in a broader sense, not a specific type of horse.

Expresiones y frases comunes de Horse

Hold your horses

This phrase means to be patient or wait.
Ejemplo: Hold your horses! Let's make sure we have all the information before making a decision.
Nota: The phrase 'hold your horses' does not refer to actual horses but is used to ask someone to slow down or be patient.

Dark horse

A dark horse is someone who has hidden abilities or talents and is not known to others.
Ejemplo: She's a dark horse in the competition, nobody expected her to be so talented.
Nota: The term 'dark horse' does not directly relate to the animal but rather to a person's hidden potential.

Get off your high horse

To get off your high horse means to stop behaving arrogantly or condescendingly.
Ejemplo: She needs to get off her high horse and start treating others with respect.
Nota: The phrase 'high horse' is figurative and refers to a person's attitude rather than an actual horse.

One-trick pony

A one-trick pony is someone who is only good at one particular thing.
Ejemplo: He's a one-trick pony when it comes to cooking, he only knows how to make one dish.
Nota: The phrase 'one-trick pony' does not involve an actual pony but is used to describe a person's limited skills or abilities.

Straight from the horse's mouth

When information comes straight from the horse's mouth, it means it comes from a reliable or authoritative source.
Ejemplo: I heard the news straight from the horse's mouth, so I know it's true.
Nota: This phrase does not involve an actual horse speaking but implies direct and trustworthy information.

Beating a dead horse

To beat a dead horse means to waste time on a point that has already been settled or resolved.
Ejemplo: Continuing to argue about it is like beating a dead horse, the decision has already been made.
Nota: The phrase 'beating a dead horse' is a metaphorical expression and does not involve actual physical beating of a horse.

Put the cart before the horse

To put the cart before the horse means to do things in the wrong order or prioritize incorrectly.
Ejemplo: Let's not put the cart before the horse and make sure we have a plan before starting the project.
Nota: This phrase refers to a literal order of things being mixed up, where the cart should follow the horse, not the other way around.

Expresiones cotidianas (jerga) de Horse

Neigh

To complain or express dissatisfaction.
Ejemplo: He's been neighing about his job all day.
Nota: This slang term is an imitation of the sound a horse makes.

Horsing around

Engaging in playful or silly behavior, not taking things seriously.
Ejemplo: Stop horsing around and focus on your homework.
Nota: It refers to playful behavior rather than actual activities involving horses.

Horseplay

Rough or rowdy play that can sometimes lead to injury.
Ejemplo: The boys were engaging in some rough horseplay on the playground.
Nota: It implies rough play rather than actual horse-related activities.

Donkey work

Tedious and menial tasks that are often repetitive and unappreciated.
Ejemplo: I'm tired of doing all the donkey work around here while others slack off.
Nota: It refers to tedious tasks, not necessarily related to donkeys or horses.

Chomping at the bit

Eager and impatient to do something.
Ejemplo: I'm chomping at the bit to get started on my vacation.
Nota: This phrase comes from horse racing, where horses chew on the bit due to excitement or impatience.

Off to the races

To be actively and energetically engaged in something.
Ejemplo: After finishing breakfast, we were off to the races to prepare for the event.
Nota: Originally derived from horse racing, it now means being engaged in any activity with enthusiasm.

Wild horse couldn't drag me away

Expressing strong attachment or dedication to something.
Ejemplo: I love this place so much that a wild horse couldn't drag me away from here.
Nota: The phrase implies a deep emotional connection, despite the exaggerated reference to a wild horse.

Horse - Ejemplos

The horse galloped across the field.
El caballo galopó por el campo.
She loves to ride her horse in the countryside.
A ella le encanta montar su caballo en el campo.
The farmer uses his horse to plow the fields.
El granjero utiliza su caballo para arar los campos.

Gramática de Horse

Horse - Sustantivo (Noun) / Sustantivo, singular o masa (Noun, singular or mass)
Lema: horse
Conjugaciones
Sustantivo, plural (Noun, plural): horses, horse
Sustantivo, singular o masa (Noun, singular or mass): horse
Verbo, tiempo pasado (Verb, past tense): horsed
Verbo, gerundio o participio presente (Verb, gerund or present participle): horsing
Verbo, tercera persona del singular presente (Verb, 3rd person singular present): horses
Verbo, forma base (Verb, base form): horse
Verbo, presente no en tercera persona del singular (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): horse
Sílabas, Separación y Acento
horse contiene 1 sílabas: horse
Transcripción fonética: ˈhȯrs
horse , ˈhȯrs (La sílaba roja es la acentuada)

Horse - Importancia y frecuencia de uso

El índice de frecuencia e importancia de las palabras indica con qué frecuencia aparece una palabra en un idioma determinado. Cuanto menor es el número, con más frecuencia se usa la palabra. Las palabras más frecuentemente usadas típicamente varían de 1 a 4000.
horse: 800 - 900 (Extremadamente Común).
Este índice de importancia te ayuda a centrarte en las palabras más útiles durante tu proceso de aprendizaje del idioma.
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