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warhorses

/ˈwɔːrhoːrsɪz/ /ˈwɔːrˌhɔːrsɪz/

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noun

Caballos de guerra

Any horse used in horse-cavalry, but especially one bearing an armored knight.

Examples :

"The museum displayed several suits of armor alongside the life-sized models of warhorses that would have carried them into battle. "

El museo exhibió varias armaduras junto a los modelos a tamaño real de caballos de guerra que los habrían llevado a la batalla.

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noun

Caballo de batalla, obra recurrente

A regularly revived theatrical or musical work, as with Hamlet or a Beethoven symphony, or as excerpts thereto. May imply that the work in question has become hackneyed.

Examples :

"The orchestra's program this season is full of warhorses like Beethoven's Fifth Symphony and Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture, pieces they perform every single year. "

El programa de la orquesta esta temporada está lleno de «caballos de batalla» como la Quinta Sinfonía de Beethoven y la Obertura 1812 de Tchaikovsky, piezas que interpretan cada año.

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noun

Veterano, persona experimentada

An experienced person who has been through many battles, situations or contests; someone who has given long service.

Examples :

"After decades of teaching, the school's history department was led by true warhorses who had seen countless curriculum changes and generations of students. "

Después de décadas de enseñanza, el departamento de historia de la escuela estaba dirigido por verdaderos veteranos que habían visto innumerables cambios de plan de estudios y generaciones de estudiantes.

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