A bronco, or bronc is an untamed horse.

The term comes from the Spanish language word bronco, meaning "rough", which in Mexican usage also describes a horse ^*. It was then borrowed and adapted in USA cowboy lingo, sometimes spelled "broncho". Many other instances of cowboy jargon were similarly borrowed from Mexican cowboys, including words such lariat and buckaroo, which are in turn corruptions of the Spanish la riata and vaquero. For more such examples, consult List of English words of Spanish origin.

See also

• bronco (disambiguation)
• bronc riding

Horses