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