torero
- noun
- /təˈrɛroʊ/
- Fans could follow the exploits in the press of popular toreros from fiesta to fiesta.
Examples
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It seems obvious that this toro is taking longer than the torero thought it would.
Blog text (28) -
"This incredible photo marks the end of Matador Torero Alvaro Munera's career.
Blog text (28) -
"The quality of the bulls, or the art of the torero?"
Fiction book (1998) -
And as a boy, there was no greater pleasure than seeing el torero run his sword straight through a bull's spine!
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The world's greatest Torero, will meet the world's most ferocious bull.
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"The man handed Cassidy the loop end of the hammock, then stepped away a few feet, letting it unscroll between them, like a torero's cape.
Fiction book (1999) -
The skilled torero performed an impressive maneuver to avoid the charging bull.
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During the festival, the torero captivated the audience with his grace and bravery.
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Every summer, many young men dream of becoming a torero as they watch the bullfights.
Synonyms
A bullfighter who makes the final moves and kills the bull
A person who fights bulls in public shows in Spain or Mexico
A person who fights bulls in a Spanish bullring
How Important
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word torero comes from Spanish toro 'bull' and the ending -ero 'one who works with'. So a torero is literally 'someone who works with bulls', which is why it means a bullfighter.