What does «cabestrear» mean in Spanish?

  • To accustom the animal that is being tamed to tolerate the tie with which it is restrained.

    ♦ Used in: Argentina - Chile - Honduras - Mexico - Uruguay

    Examples of use in Spanish: "cuál es la edad para enseñar a cabestrear el caballo y por cuánto tiempo cada ejercicio".

    "Se lo tiene que amansar, que aprenda a cabestrear".

    "enseñando a cabestrear a la potranca de cinco meses".

  • Letting the beast be led by the halter.

    ♦ Used in: Argentina - Chile - Honduras - Mexico - Uruguay
  • To follow someone or something without resistance; to rule, to direct.

    Examples of use in Spanish: "no se dejó cabestrear por los politiqueros".

    "Usted no me puede cabestrear para admitir lo que usted cree".

  • Steering a boat when fording a river, swimming in front of it.
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