vaquero

noun
UK: /væˈkeərəʊ/
US: /vɑːˈkeroʊ/

  1. A man who rides a horse and takes care of cattle, especially in the western United States and Mexico.

    1. The vaquero rode his horse across the open range.
    2. A skilled vaquero is essential for managing large herds of cattle effectively.

  2. A cowboy; a cattle driver.

    1. He always dreamed of becoming a famous vaquero.
    2. The life of a vaquero involved long days and nights on the cattle trail.

Synonyms

buckaroo herdsman cattleman stockman cowboy

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "vaquero" in English means: A man who rides a horse and takes care of cattle, especially in the western United States and Mexico., A cowboy; a cattle driver..

The phonetic transcription of "vaquero" is /væˈkeərəʊ/ in British English and /vɑːˈkeroʊ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "vaquero": buckaroo, herdsman, cattleman, stockman, cowboy.

Example usage of "vaquero": "The vaquero rode his horse across the open range.". More examples on the page.