¡arre!
The English phrase "giddy up" is translated into Spanish as ¡arre!
This exclamation is used specifically to command a horse or other draft animal to move forward or accelerate.
Is it said differently in some regions?
¡arre! is commonly used in Mexico and some Central American countries to mean "giddy up" or "haw" to encourage animals to move.
Did you know?
- In some regions, the phrase ¡arre! is used as an exclamation of agreement or excitement, similar to saying 'let's go' or 'all right' in English.
- The phrase ¡arre! is frequently associated with the 'charro' culture of Mexico, where it is a staple of the stylized equestrian art of 'charrería'.
- The word arre is actually a shortened form of the verb arrear, which means to drive or impel animals forward.
Examples in context
- ¡Arre!Giddy up!
Example conversation
Alejandro is teaching Sofía how to ride a horse.
- AlejandroAhora, di ¡arre! para avanzar.Now, say giddy up to move forward.
- Sofía¡Arre! ¿Así está bien, Alejandro?Giddy up! Is that right, Alejandro?
- AlejandroSí, Sofía, lo hiciste perfecto.Yes, Sofía, you did it perfectly.
- Sofía¡Mira cómo corre el caballo!Look at how the horse runs!
