Usage Note
Kabalyero comes from Spanish caballero (horseman, knight, gentleman) and refers to a medieval knight in stories as well as figuratively to a chivalrous, gentlemanly man. The term is used in historical and literary contexts, and sometimes humorously when praising or teasing a man for courtly behavior toward women.
Examples
" Matapang ang kabalyero. "
Natural Translation
The knight is brave.
Literal Translation
Brave the knight.
" Lagi siyang kumikilos na parang isang kabalyero sa harap ng mga babae. "
Natural Translation
He always acts like a knight in the presence of women.
Literal Translation
Always he acts like a knight in-the front of the women.
" Parang kabalyero umaasta ang binata kapag may kasamang dalaga, laging magalang at maginoo. "
Natural Translation
The young man acts like a knight whenever he is with a young woman, always polite and gentlemanly.
Literal Translation
Like knight acts the young-man when there companion young-woman, always polite and gentlemanly.
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