horsemen

[/ˈhɔːrsmən/ (plural)]
nounmasculinepl: horsemen (already plural form of horseman)
cavaleiros
1. Plural of horseman; men who ride horses, especially skilled riders
The horsemen rode across the field at dawn.
Os cavaleiros cavalgaram pelo campo ao amanhecer.
2. Members of a mounted military unit or cavalry
The royal horsemen guarded the castle gates.
Os cavaleiros reais guardavam os portões do castelo.
3. In biblical context, referring to the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse
The Four Horsemen are symbols of conquest, war, famine, and death.
Os Quatro Cavaleiros são símbolos de conquista, guerra, fome e morte.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, 'horsemen' carries historical significance, often referring to cowboys in the American West or cavalry units in military history. In religious contexts, the Four Horsemen reference is universal in Christian imagery. In Brazil, the term 'cavaleiros' is also associated with bandeirantes (historical explorers) and has cultural importance in gaucho traditions of southern Brazil.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
cavalrymounted soldiersridersequestrians
Antonyms / Antônimos
infantrymenfoot soldierspedestrians

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
cavaleiros
Standard translation used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
cavaleiros
Same as general usage
São Paulo
cavaleiros
Same as general usage
Portugal
cavaleiros
Identical to Brazilian Portuguese; also used in historical and military contexts

Related Words

horsemancavalryequestrianridermountsteed

Related Idioms & Phrases

Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse
horsemen of the plague
mounted on horseback
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