Usage Note
Hinete is borrowed from Spanish 'jinete' (horseman, jockey). It refers specifically to a horse rider in a racing or equestrian context. The word is more formal and literary than everyday; horse racing fans and sports journalists are most likely to use it.
Examples
" Magaling ang hinete sa kabayo. "
Natural Translation
The jockey is good on the horse.
Literal Translation
Good the jockey on horse.
" Ang hinete ay kailangang magaan para mapabilis ang kabayo. "
Natural Translation
The jockey needs to be light to make the horse run faster.
Literal Translation
The jockey is needed-to-be light for to-speed-up the horse.
" Bago magsimula ang karera, maingat na sinuri ng bawat hinete ang kalagayan ng kanyang kabayo at ang haba ng landas. "
Natural Translation
Before the race began, each jockey carefully checked the condition of his horse and the length of the track.
Literal Translation
Before to-start the race, carefully checked of each jockey the condition of his horse and the length of track.
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