pony

• Sustantivo que designa una pequeña raza de caballo, generalmente de menos de 14,2 manos de altura, a menudo usado para montar por niños o para ciertos trabajos. También puede referirse a una traducción interlineal para estudiar un idioma extranjero, a un vaso pequeño para un trago de whisky, o a un caballo salvaje del oeste de Estados Unidos.

A noun referring to a small horse, typically under 14.2 hands high, often used for riding by children or for specific work. It can also refer to a literal translation used for studying a foreign language, a small glass for a single swallow of whiskey, or a range horse of the western United States.

1. Small horse breedA1formal

   Any of various breeds of small, gentle horses, typically less than five feet high at the shoulder.

   Poni

   • The children learned to ride on a gentle pony.
   • She owns a Shetland pony that lives in the backyard.
   • Ponies are often used for beginner riders due to their size and temperament.

2. Western range horseB1informalamerican

   A range horse of the western United States, often used for herding cattle.

   Caballo pequeño de las llanuras del oeste

   • The cowboy rode his pony across the open plains.
   • Wild ponies still roam freely in parts of the American West.
   • He trained the pony to respond to whistles and commands.

   Sinónimoscayusecow pony

3. Racehorse (informal)B2informal

   An informal term for a racehorse, especially in betting contexts.

   Caballo de carreras (informal)

   • He placed a bet on a fast pony in the third race.
   • The trainer said the pony was ready for the derby.
   • That pony has won three races this season.

   Sinónimosgee-geenag

4. Translation aid (slang)C1slang

   A literal translation used in studying a foreign language, often used illicitly by students.

   chuleta (de traducción)

   • He used a pony to translate the Latin passage for homework.
   • The teacher confiscated the student's pony during the exam.
   • Relying on a pony prevents you from actually learning the language.

   Sinónimoscribtrot

5. Small whiskey glassC1informal

   A small glass adequate to hold a single swallow of whiskey.

   Vaso pequeño de whisky

   • He poured himself a pony of bourbon after dinner.
   • The bartender served the whiskey in a pony glass.
   • She ordered a pony of scotch, just a small taste.

   Sinónimosjiggershot glass