semental
/semenˈtal/masculine
The English word stallion is translated into Spanish as semental. Wiktionary also lists potro and cojudo.
Meaning: uncastrated male horse (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| semental | /semenˈtal/ | masculine |
| potro | /ˈpotɾo/ | masculine |
| cojudo | /koˈxudo/ | masculine |
| padrillo | /paˈdɾiʝo/ | masculine |
The term semental is specifically used when discussing the animal's role in breeding or its reproductive capability.
Which one should you use?
Potro refers to a young male horse, whereas padrillo is a common way to refer to a stallion in specific regions. Cojudo is also a masculine form for a stallion.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina and Uruguay, the term padrillo is frequently used to describe a stallion.
How does it change in a sentence?
All the provided forms for stallion are masculine nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/semenˈtal/
What mistakes should you avoid?
Do not use potro to mean an uncastrated adult stallion. It specifically denotes a young male horse rather than an uncastrated adult.
Did you know?
- While semental is the standard term, the word cojudo is a highly vulgar and anatomical way to refer to a stallion, as it is derived from the Latin word for 'testicle'.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, the word semental is frequently used metaphorically to describe a man who is virile or a prolific father.
- The term semental is etymologically linked to the act of 'sowing' or 'planting' seeds, as it derives from the Latin word for 'seed' or 'sowing'.
Examples in context
- El magnífico semental alcanzó un precio enorme en la subasta.The magnificent stallion fetched a huge price at auction.This sentence shows how to use semental when discussing the sale of a horse.Tatoeba #5410222 by albrusgher, translation #3080983 by patgfisher
- ¿Es este un padrillo o una yegua?Is this a stallion or a mare?This sentence uses padrillo to distinguish a stallion from a mare.Tatoeba #2535613 by Balamax, translation #2535309 by Balamax
- Tiene un magnífico caballo semental en su criadero.He has a magnificent stallion at his stud farm.
- El semental corre por el campo.The stallion runs through the field.
Example conversation
Lucía and Daniel are visiting a farm.
- LucíaMira ese semental tan fuerte, Daniel.Look at that strong stallion, Daniel.
- DanielEs impresionante el tamaño de su cuerpo.The size of his body is impressive.
- LucíaSeguro que es un caballo muy valioso.He is surely a very valuable horse.
- DanielTienes mucha razón, Lucía.You are very right, Lucía.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “stallion” translations and entries semental, potro, cojudo, padrillo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cojudo, potro, semental, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
