equitación
/ekitaθjon/from spelling rules
The English phrase horseback riding is translated into Spanish as equitación.
equitación refers to the activity or skill of riding horses.
Which one should you use?
While equitación refers to the general activity or skill, if you are referring to a specific excursion or a guided ride through a trail, the word cabalgata is often used instead.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Latin America, cabalgata is used to refer to a horseback ride or a horseback riding event. In some areas of Mexico and Central America, ir a caballo is used to mean to go horseback riding.
How does it change in a sentence?
equitación is a feminine noun and is used in the singular to refer to the activity as a whole.
How do you pronounce it?
/ekitaθjon/
Did you know?
- In the context of equitación, Spanish distinguishes between montar a pelo, which means riding bareback, and riding with a saddle.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, a cabalgata is not just a ride but a traditional parade where riders dress in historical or regional attire to celebrate a town's patron saint.
- The word equitación shares its root with the English word 'equestrian', as both derive from the Latin 'equus' meaning 'horse'.
Examples in context
- Me apasiona la equitación.I'm passionate about horseback riding.
- De niño, aprendí a montar a caballo.As a child, I learned how to ride a horse.
- Le gusta cabalgar por la playa al atardecer.He enjoys horseback riding on the beach at sunset.
- Vamos a montar a caballito.Let's go for a horsey ride.
- ¿Te apetece pasear a caballo por el campo este fin de semana?Do you feel like going horseback riding in the countryside this weekend?
- La equitación es mi deporte favorito.Horseback riding is my favorite sport.
- Ella practica la equitación todos los sábados.She practices horseback riding every Saturday.
- ¿Te gusta la equitación?Do you like horseback riding?
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about their weekend hobbies at a cafe.
- DanielElena, ¿quieres practicar la equitación conmigo?Elena, do you want to practice horseback riding with me?
- ElenaMe encantaría, Daniel, pero no tengo caballo.I would love to, Daniel, but I don't have a horse.
- DanielNo te preocupes, yo conozco un lugar bueno.Don't worry, I know a good place.
- Elena¡Perfecto! Entonces vamos este fin de semana.Perfect! Then let's go this weekend.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries equitación, CC BY-SA 4.0.
