jinetear
jinetear(
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)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (to manage) (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
a. to ride
La dueña del caballo lo jineteó ante el jurado del concurso para demostrar sus habilidades.The owner rode her horse before the competition panel to show his abilities.
2. (to train) (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
a. to break in
Para que un caballo sea manso hay que jinetearlo primero.In order for a horse to be tame, you need to break him in first.
3. (to embezzle) (Mexico) (South America)
Regionalism used in Mexico
Regionalism used in South America: Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, and Venezuela
a. to misappropriate
El empleado jineteó los fondos de la empresa y los utilizó para su propio beneficio.The employee misappropriated company funds and used them for his own benefit.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
4. (to show off on horseback) (Bolivia) (Honduras) (Nicaragua)
Regionalism used in Bolivia
Regionalism used in Honduras
Regionalism used in Nicaragua
a. to ride around
El caballero medieval se dedicó a jinetear ante la dama para conquistarla.The medieval knight rode around in front of the lady to win her heart.
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