How Do You Spell CARACOLE?

Pronunciation: [kˈaɹɐkˌə͡ʊl] (IPA)

The word "caracole" is spelled with three syllables: "ca-ra-cole" (/ˈkærəkoʊl/). The first syllable is pronounced with the "k" sound followed by the "a" sound, similar to the word "car". The second syllable is pronounced with the "r" sound and the "a" sound. The final syllable is pronounced with the "k" sound followed by the "oh" sound and the "l" sound, similar to the word "coal". "Caracole" is a French word that means "a half-turn executed by a horse and rider".

CARACOLE Meaning and Definition

1. Caracole is a noun that refers to a tightly controlled movement executed by a horse in a circular or serpentine pattern. Derived from the Spanish word "caracol," meaning "snail," caracole describes a slow and graceful turning maneuver performed by a trained horse, often seen in classical dressage. It involves the horse moving in a somewhat circular path with the rider maintaining a high degree of control.

   The caracole typically begins with the rider collecting the horse's strides and performing a half-turn, followed by a series of smaller circles or figure-eight patterns. This intricate movement is characterized by the horse lifting and placing its forelegs with precision, while maintaining impulsion and cadence. Caracole requires the horse to be supple, obedient, and responsive to the rider's aids.

   Historically, caracole was used as a military maneuver during the Renaissance and Baroque periods when horsemen would execute a series of caracoles while advancing towards their enemy in battle. In modern times, caracole is primarily seen in the realm of classical riding and dressage exhibitions, showcasing the harmony and skill between horse and rider.

   As a verb, caracole means to execute or perform this refined and controlled horse movement. It can also be used figuratively to describe a person's or entity's cautious or calculated approach in navigating a situation.

2. The half-turn which a horseman makes to the right or left; in arch., a winding staircase.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for CARACOLE

• xaracole
• varacole
• faracole
• daracole
• czracole
• csracole
• cwracole
• cqracole
• caeacole
• cadacole
• cafacole
• catacole
• ca5acole
• ca4acole
• carzcole
• carscole
• carwcole
• carqcole
• caraxole
• caracolle
• caraccole
• caracolee
• karacole
• caracoal
• karacoly
• carbacholl
• Parazole
• cavacope
• paracolel
• Canalicole
• Cabacle
• Caracalie
• Iatracle
• Carocoli
• Caracolye
• Carvacrole
• varracole
• catapole
• Carbachole

Etymology of CARACOLE

The word "caracole" has its roots in the Spanish language. It is derived from the verb "caracolar", which means "to spiral" or "to turn around in circles". This verb is derived from the noun "caracol", meaning "snail", which itself comes from the Latin word "caracalla". The usage of "caracole" in English refers to a complex or spiraling movement, often used in reference to horsemanship or military tactics.

Similar spelling words for CARACOLE

• caracolito,
• caracal,
• caracul,
• carrizales,
• crackle,
• caracciolo.

Plural form of CARACOLE is CARACOLES

Conjugate verb Caracole

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have caracoled

you would have caracoled

he/she/it would have caracoled

we would have caracoled

they would have caracoled

I would have caracole

you would have caracole

he/she/it would have caracole

we would have caracole

they would have caracole

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been caracoling

you would have been caracoling

he/she/it would have been caracoling

we would have been caracoling

they would have been caracoling

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would caracole

you would caracole

he/she/it would caracole

we would caracole

they would caracole

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be caracoling

you would be caracoling

he/she/it would be caracoling

we would be caracoling

they would be caracoling

FUTURE

I will caracole

you will caracole

he/she/it will caracole

we will caracole

they will caracole

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be caracoling

you will be caracoling

he/she/it will be caracoling

we will be caracoling

they will be caracoling

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have caracoled

you will have caracoled

he/she/it will have caracoled

we will have caracoled

they will have caracoled

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been caracoling

you will have been caracoling

he/she/it will have been caracoling

we will have been caracoling

they will have been caracoling

IMPERATIVE

you caracole

we let´s caracole

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to caracole

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was caracoling

you were caracoling

he/she/it was caracoling

we were caracoling

they were caracoling

PAST PARTICIPLE

caracoled

PAST PERFECT

I had caracoled

you had caracoled

he/she/it had caracoled

we had caracoled

they had caracoled

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been caracoling

you had been caracoling

he/she/it had been caracoling

we had been caracoling

they had been caracoling

PRESENT

I caracole

you caracole

he/she/it caracoles

we caracole

they caracole

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am caracoling

you are caracoling

he/she/it is caracoling

we are caracoling

they are caracoling

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

caracoling

PRESENT PERFECT

I have caracoled

you have caracoled

he/she/it has caracoled

we have caracoled

they have caracoled

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been caracoling

you have been caracoling

he/she/it has been caracoling

we have been caracoling

they have been caracoling

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it caracole

SIMPLE PAST

I caracoled

you caracoled

he/she/it caracoled

we caracoled

they caracoled