paseo
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A formal parade of bullfighters entering the arena before a bullfight
- noun
- /pəˈseɪ.oʊ/
- Jargon
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paseo
- Before the action began, the paseo set a solemn and traditional tone for the event.
Examples
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The crowd cheered during the paseo of the bullfighters.
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Spectators applauded during the paseo, admiring the colorful costumes of the bullfighters.
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The paseo marked the official start of the bullfight as the matadors entered the arena.
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Did you see the paseo before the bullfight started?
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The crowd gathered to watch the bullfighters make their entrance during the paseo.
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As the sun set, the paseo began, showcasing the elegant costumes of the bullfighters.
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At the start of the bullfight, the paseo was a colorful display of tradition and skill.
How Ceremonial
Surface Forms
Etymology
Paseo comes from Spanish pasear 'to walk' and paso 'step', and in bullfights it became the name for the formal walk of the matadors into the ring, so paseo also means that opening parade.