Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cavaleiro
Noun
/kɑːvəlɛɪrəʊ/
Definition
A man who is a knight or a horseman; also can refer to a gentleman.
Examples
- O cavaleiro lutou bravamente na batalha. (The knight fought bravely in the battle.)
- Ela sonha em encontrar um cavaleiro em um cavalo branco. (She dreams of finding a knight on a white horse.)
Meaning
In Portuguese, ‘cavaleiro’ generally refers to a knight or horseman, someone who rides horses and may hold a noble status.
Synonyms
- cavaleiro andante
- gentil-homem