cowboy translated to spanish = 1 vaquero2. gaucho3. llanero
rugged strong adventurous determined independent harsh
the proper translation of cowboy in French would be "garçon vacher", but anyone says 'cowboy', especially when talking of American ones.
Many children dress up as cowboys and cowgirls on Halloween.
A phrase often used by cowboys to say "Thanks" is: "Much Obliged."
1725 American English; 'boy who tends cows'