encabritar

The Spanish verb "encabritar" has a few related meanings, mainly derived from the behavior of horses:

Meaning

1. To rear up (a horse): It describes the action of a horse raising its front legs off the ground and standing on its hind legs, often as a reaction to fear, excitement, or refusal to move forward.
2. To get angry or angry fit / to become stubborn: It can figuratively mean that a person becomes suddenly angry, stubborn, or difficult to handle, much like a horse rearing up.

Components

• The verb comes from "cabrita," a diminutive of "cabra" (goat), but in this context, it's related to horses rather than goats.
• The prefix "en-" often implies causing or entering into a state.

Spanish Synonyms

• For the horse meaning: reár (in some regions), ponerse bravo (for animals becoming wild), levantar (to lift).
• For the figurative meaning: enfurecerse, enojarse, neurótico/lograrse poner terco.

Spanish Antonyms

• For horse behavior: calmarse (to calm down), bajarse (to come down).
• For figurative use: tranquilizarse (to calm down), serenar(se).

In brief: "Encabritar" describes the action of a horse rising on its hind legs or, metaphorically, a person becoming upset or stubborn.