mustang
/ˈmastein/masculine
The English word mustang translates to Spanish as mustang. Wiktionary also lists caballo mesteño and caballo bronco.
Meaning: horse (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| mustang | /ˈmastein/ /ˈmustan/ |
masculine |
| caballo mesteño | /kabaʝo mesteɲo/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
| caballo bronco | /kabaʝo bɾonko/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
In Spanish, mustang refers to a horse. When the word is capitalized as Mustang, it refers to the Ford Mustang car model rather than a wild horse.
Which one should you use?
While mustang is used in Spanish, caballo mesteño is the more precise or formal term for a feral or wild horse.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈmastein/
Did you know?
- The adjective bronco may have originated from a Latin word describing 'projecting teeth', suggesting a connection between a horse's look and its wildness.
- In Spanish culture, the concept of bronco can describe both a wild animal and a person with a rough or coarse personality.
- In certain Spanish-speaking regions, calling a horse bronco describes its temperament as 'wild' or 'untamed', rather than its physical appearance.
Examples in context
- ¿No te he enseñado mi nuevo Mustang?Didn't I show you my new Mustang?Tatoeba #1055608 by Shishir, translation #251248 by CK
- Como Mac se quiere comprar un Mustang nuevo, está ahorrando dinero.Since Mac wants to buy a new Mustang, he is saving money.Tatoeba #1711391 by marcelostockle, translation #32544 by CN
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
María and Mateo are visiting a ranch.
- MaríaMira ese mustang salvaje, Mateo.Look at that wild mustang, Mateo.
- MateoEs muy hermoso y fuerte.It is very beautiful and strong.
- María¿Crees que el mustang sea domesticable?Do you think the mustang can be tamed?
- MateoQuizás, pero llevará mucho tiempo.Maybe, but it will take a long time.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “mustang” translations and entries mustang, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bronco, caballo, mesteño, mustang, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
