La caballería
Example: La caballería luchó valientemente en la batalla histórica.
Definition
"La caballería" refers to a military unit composed of soldiers who fought on horseback, known for their mobility, speed, and often their role in charges and reconnaissance during historical battles.
Etymology
The term "la caballería" comes from the Spanish word 'caballo,' meaning horse. It originally referred to the mounted troops who served as elite soldiers in medieval and early modern armies. Did you know? The word traces back to Latin 'caballus,' meaning horse, which highlights the importance of horses in this military branch.
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"La caballería" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (A2) - set 1", containing 210 commonly used words.
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