Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
potro
Noun
/ˈpɒtrəʊ/
Definition
A young horse, especially one that is not yet fully grown.
Examples
- The potro galloped joyfully across the field.
- In the ranch, we have a potro that is just six months old.
- The trainer specializes in working with potros to prepare them for racing.
Meaning
The term refers specifically to a foal or a young horse, generally under one year old. It indicates the early stages of a horse’s life when it is still developing.
Synonyms
- foal
- colt
- young horse