caballito
little horse; merry-go-round horse
noun kah-bah-YEE-toh Rare
Also means
seahorse
Usage Note
Caballito is the diminutive of caballo (horse) and can refer to a toy horse, a fairground hobby horse, or the merry-go-round ride itself (caballitos in the plural). It is also the standard Spanish word for 'seahorse' (caballito de mar). In Mexico, caballitos is a common name for the carousel at fairs.
Examples
"El niño montó el caballito del parque."
Natural Translation
The boy rode the hobby horse at the park.

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