In Argentina, Uruguay, and parts of Brazil, 'gaucho' is a term used to refer to a country person, skilled in traditional cattle ranching work. However, in some contexts, it can be used as a slang term to refer to a brave, skillful, or tough person.
Examples
- Spanish: Mi abuelo fue un verdadero gaucho, trabajaba en el campo y sabía domar caballos.
- English: My grandfather was a real gaucho, he worked in the countryside and knew how to tame horses.