The word "corcel" is a noun.
/koɾˈθel/ (in Spain) or /koɾˈsel/ (in Latin America)
"Corcel" refers to a horse, particularly one that is distinguished or noble. The term is often used in a literary or poetic context to invoke images of strength and grace, as it carries an air of majesty when referring to horses. In modern usage, "corcel" is less common in everyday conversation and is more frequently found in written texts, eluding to the beauty and grandeur associated with horses.
"Corcel" is relatively less common nowadays in contemporary oral speech. It is more frequently found in literature, poetry, and artistic expressions or discussions about horses in a more formal context.
El corcel galopó por el campo con gran fuerza.
The steed galloped across the field with great strength.
Los caballeros montaban corceles durante la justa.
The knights rode steeds during the joust.
While "corcel" itself is not a prominent component in many idiomatic expressions, it may appear in poetic or literary expressions that allude to nobility, freedom, or strength associated with horses.
La niña danzaba por el campo como un corcel en libertad.
The girl danced across the field like a steed in freedom.
Corcel del viento
Steed of the wind
En sus sueños, era un corcel del viento que volaba alto.
In her dreams, she was a steed of the wind flying high.
Montar a un corcel de fuego
To ride a steed of fire
The term "corcel" comes from the Latin word "curriculum," which means "a running horse." The Latin root elucidates the notion of speed and grace associated with horses.