gaucho

• Substantivo que designa o vaqueiro e cavaleiro hábil das planícies da América do Sul, tradicionalmente ligado à vida rural e à criação de gado na Argentina, no Uruguai e no Brasil.

A noun referring to a skilled horseman and cowboy of the South American pampas, traditionally associated with rural life and cattle herding in Argentina, Uruguay, and Brazil.

1. South American cowboyB2formal

   A skilled horseman and cattle herder from the grasslands (pampas) of South America, especially in Argentina, Uruguay, and Brazil.

   Cavaleiro sul-americano

   • The gaucho rode across the vast pampas with his herd.
   • Traditional gauchos wear wide-brimmed hats and leather boots.
   • She learned about the gaucho culture during her trip to Argentina.