caballo con arcos
/kabaʝo kon aɾkos/from spelling rules
The English phrase "pommel horse" is translated into Spanish as caballo con arcos.
This term refers to the gymnastic apparatus used in artistic gymnastics.
Meaning: gymnastic apparatus (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun phrase is masculine, so it uses the masculine article el when referring to the pommel horse as el caballo con arcos.
Did you know?
- The term caballo is used for both the pommel horse and the vault, but they are distinguished by the presence of arcos. A vaulting horse is usually just called caballo or mesa de salto.
- The word arcos literally means 'arcs' or 'bows'. This describes the curved handles of the equipment rather than the 'pommels' found in English.
- While caballo con arcos is the technical term, Spanish speakers often shorten it to simply caballo in gymnasiums. This makes a gymnast's conversation sound like they are talking about a live animal.
Examples in context
- El gimnasta practica en el caballo con arcos.The gymnast practices on the pommel horse.
- Necesitamos un caballo con arcos para la competencia.We need a pommel horse for the competition.
- Ella es experta en el caballo con arcos.She is an expert on the pommel horse.
Example conversation
María and Daniel are at a gymnastics competition.
- MaríaDaniel, ¿cuál es tu aparato favorito?Daniel, which is your favorite apparatus?
- DanielMe gusta mucho el caballo con arcos.I really like the pommel horse.
- MaríaEs el más complicado de todos.It is the most complicated of all.
- DanielSí, pero es muy elegante.Yes, but it is very elegant.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
