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ecuestre

equestrian

adjective eh-KWES-treh Rare
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Origin: From Latin equester ('of a horseman'), from equus ('horse').

Usage Note

Ecuestre is an invariable adjective (same form for m/f) meaning 'of or relating to horse-riding'. Common collocations include estatua ecuestre ('equestrian statue') and deporte ecuestre ('equestrian sport'). The noun for horse-riding in general is equitación.

Examples

"La estatua ecuestre del general domina la plaza mayor."

Natural Translation

The equestrian statue of the general dominates the main square.

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