What is the Spanish word for "cowboy"?

Learn how to say "cowboy" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

cowboy

Spanish

vaquero

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Examples of how to use "cowboy" in Spanish

English
A lone cowboy rode into town.
Spanish
Un vaquero solitario llegó a la ciudad.
English
The cowboy rode his horse across town.
Spanish
El vaquero cabalgó su caballo por la ciudad.
English
A cowboy waved to the children nearby.
Spanish
Un vaquero saludó a los niños cercanos.
English
She drew a picture of a cowboy.
Spanish
Ella dibujó una imagen de un vaquero.
English
That old cowboy told many brave stories.
Spanish
Ese viejo vaquero contó muchas historias valientes.

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