Warmblood holandés
The English phrase 'dutch warmblood' is translated into Spanish as Warmblood holandés.
Did you know?
- While Warmblood holandés is used in technical contexts, Spanish speakers often refer to these horses simply as KWPN, using the Dutch acronym for the royal association that manages the breed.
- Because 'Warmblood' is a specific technical term, a Spanish speaker might mistake a literal translation like sangre caliente for a horse with a high-strung temperament rather than the specific Dutch breed.
- Unlike in English, where 'Warmblood' is capitalized as part of a breed name, Spanish adjectives like holandés are never capitalized, regardless of whether they are part of a proper name for a breed.
Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are at a horse stable.
- JavierSofía, mira ese Warmblood holandés.Sofía, look at that Dutch Warmblood.
- SofíaEs un caballo muy elegante, Javier.It is a very elegant horse, Javier.
- Javier¿Crees que es bueno para competir?Do you think it is good for competing?
- SofíaSí, los Warmblood holandés son excelentes.Yes, Dutch Warmbloods are excellent.
