Meaning
knight; rider, horseman
- rider or horseman
- cavalryman or trooper
- an escort or partner
- a knight
In a sentence
Il cavaliere è salito a cavallo molto presto.
The rider got on his horse very early.
Hai visto il cavaliere della mia amica ieri?
Did you see my friend's escort yesterday?
Quel cavaliere non ha paura durante la gara.
That horseman isn't afraid during the race.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| cavaliere | masculine · singular |
| cavalieri | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use 'cavaliere' for a male escort at formal events; 'accompagnatore' is more general.
- Avoid 'cavaliere' for modern soldiers; 'soldato' or 'militare' is preferred.
- In dance contexts, 'cavaliere' is always the male partner, never the female.