galope
1. (verb) to ride a horse at its fastest gait, faster than a canter
The knight began to gallop across the field.
O cavaleiro começou a galopar pelo campo.
2. (verb) to move quickly or hurriedly
Time seemed to gallop by during the summer.
O tempo parecia galopar durante o verão.
3. (noun) the fastest gait of a horse, with a distinctive four-beat rhythm
The horse moved into a full gallop.
O cavalo entrou em um galope completo.
4. (noun) a ride or journey on a galloping horse
We went for a gallop in the countryside.
Fomos galopar na zona rural.
Galloping is deeply rooted in both American and Brazilian equestrian traditions. In the USA, it's associated with Western culture, ranching, and sport riding. In Brazil, especially in regions like Mato Grosso and the gaucho territories of the South, galoping is culturally significant in ranching (fazendas) and traditional horsemanship. The term is also used metaphorically in both cultures to describe rapid progress or passage of time.
Related Idioms & Phrases
at a gallop - very quickly, at great speed
full gallop - maximum speed
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