Gaucho
(noun)
A cowboy or skilled horseman of the South American Pampas, especially in Argentina, Uruguay, and southern Brazil.
Origin:
The word "gaucho" is derived from the quechua word "wakcha" which means "orphan" and it first appeared in the early 1800s in the spanish language and it was used to describe a skilled horseman and cattle driver of the south american pampas.
Examples:
- The gauchos were expert horsemen and worked on the ranch.
- The gaucho was dressed in traditional clothing of the Pampas.
- The gauchos were celebrated for their skills in horseback riding and cattle driving.
- The gaucho culture is an important part of the history of South America.
- The gaucho's way of life is associated with the open grasslands of Argentina and Uruguay.