Dale dale caballito

Dale dale caballito is a Tango written by Fulvio Salamanca and recorded by Juan D’Arienzo in 1947. The Tango Dale dale caballito is written by Fulvio Salamanca, Juan D’Arienzo has recorded Dale dale caballito with the singer Armando Laborde.

“Dale, dale, caballito” translates to “Go, go, little horse” in English. This lively tune captures the spirited trot of a small horse on a joyous journey, echoing freedom and adventure. With each note, it invites listeners to join in a whimsical dance, a celebration of life’s playful vigor and the thrill of the unknown path ahead.

Tango

Style

Juan D'Arienzo

Orchestra

Armando Laborde

Singer

Carlos Bahr

Author

Fulvio Salamanca

Composer

1947/12/17

Date

Armando Laborde

Juan D’Arienzo

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Lyrics Translation of the Tango Dale dale caballito

This is the translation of the Tango “Dale dale caballito” from Spanish to English. The English lyrics of the Tango “Dale dale caballito” have been done with AI.

Letra del Tango Dale dale caballito

Dale, dale caballito
Dale, dale que te gana,
Y esto yo no te lo digo,
Por los tres o cuatro pesos
Que al jugar, tiré a tus patas,
Porque yo me perdería
Sin pensarlo más,
Mi rastra, mis espuelas nazarenas
Y mi vieja manta pampa,
Por saberte ganador.

Dale, dale caballito
Que por verte ya en ventaja,
Yo daría mi potrillo, mi chambergo,
Mi guitarra y el facón cabo ´e plata
Y si fuera necesario,
Confirmarte mi confianza
Perdería cuanto tengo,
Sin guardar ni el mate de asta
Que mi amor me regaló.

Dale, dale caballito
Que ya estoy sintiendo rabia,
De mirar que un pingo gringo,
Casi encima de la raya
Te aventaja en una cuadra,
Es por eso que te grito,
Aunque sé que no hace falta
Porque siempre en toda cancha,
Defendiste la parada
Por criollo y por mejor.

English lyrics of the Tango "Dale dale caballito"

Go, go my little horse,
Go, go before you’re outpaced,
And I say this not because of,
The three or four pesos
That I threw at your hooves while betting,
Because I would lose
Without a second thought,
My belt, my Nazarene spurs
And my old Pampa blanket,
Just to know you as the winner.

Go, go my little horse,
Because to see you take the lead,
I would give up my young colt, my hat,
My guitar and the silver-handled knife
And if necessary,
To confirm my trust in you,
I’d lose all I have,
Not even keeping the horn cup
That my love gave me.

Go, go my little horse,
For I am starting to feel anger,
Seeing a foreign horse,
Nearly at the finish line
Ahead of you by a length,
That is why I shout at you,
Though I know it’s not needed
Because always in every race,
You defended our odds
For being native and superior.

Dale dale caballito by Carlos Bahr

Dale dale caballito is a Tango written by Carlos Bahr and composed by Fulvio Salamanca.

Story behind the Tango Dale dale caballito

“Dale dale caballito,” which translates to “Go, go little horse” in English, is a vibrant expression of encouragement directed towards a racehorse. The narrator passionately urges the horse to win, not merely for the sake of gambling losses, but rather as a deep expression of pride and personal investment. The lyrics symbolize a broader cultural affection for perseverance and the desire to excel, embodying a narrative where loss is acceptable in the pursuit of honor and trust in one’s choice.

Symbolism of Dale dale caballito

The repeated phrase “Dale, dale caballito” is not only a literal cheer for a racing horse but also serves as a metaphor for striving against odds and pushing beyond apparent limits. The items mentioned—rastra, espuelas nazarenas, and the vieja manta pampa— are intrinsic elements of gaucho culture, symbolizing traditional Argentine values of resilience and rugged individualism. The “facón cabo ‘e plata” and the “mate de asta,” gifts of love and craftsmanship, represent personal treasures and cultural heritage that the speaker is willing to risk in a testament to his faith in the horse.