cabriolear

Senses

1. 1.

   to caper; to leap or jump playfully

   to perform capers or prancing movements, especially of a horse

2. 2.

   to frolic; to cavort

   to behave in a lively, playful, or mischievous manner

Examples

• "El caballo cabriolea alegremente en el prado."

  The horse prances merrily in the meadow.

• "Los niños cabrioleaban por el parque sin parar."

  The children frolicked around the park without stopping.

• "El bailarín cabriolea sobre el escenario con elegancia."

  The dancer capers on stage with elegance.

Usage

Cabriolear is derived from "cabriola" (caper/leap). It is a somewhat literary or formal verb, though also used to describe animal movement. Often used with horses or in artistic/dance contexts. The related noun is "cabriola" and the gerund is "cabriolando."