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toro

toro

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A town in northwest Spain known for old churches and wine
  • proper noun
: Toro
  • The town of Toro in Zamora boasts numerous old churches and delightful wine festivals.
  • Bocas del Toro
  • del Toro
  • Feria del Toro

Examples

  • Visitors often explore the beautiful streets of Toro while sampling local wines.

  • The Archipelago of Bocas del Toro is no exception.

    Academic text (2006)

  • Currently, the Archipelago of Bocas del Toro is one of the most visited tourism areas in the country by national and international tourists.

    Academic text (2006)

  • Afro-Antilleans in Bocas del Toro are descendants of black slaves from the British West Indies and more recent waves of migration.

    Academic text (2006)

  • The idea was that sustainable tourism could benefit all of Bocas del Toro's inhabitants, including the migrant sea turtles.

    Academic text (2006)

  • Historically, the province of Bocas del Toro (where the Archipelago is located) has had an inclination toward music.

    Academic text (2006)

  • As Marcos noted in the introduction to this article, in Bocas del Toro, certain musical genres are manifested as constitutive of Afro-Antillean social identity.

    Academic text (2006)

  • The Archipelago of Bocas del Toro, where a large number of Panamanian Afro-Antilleans live, was identified as Zone No. 2 (Bastimentos).

    Academic text (2006)

  • El Toro is known for its stunning historical architecture and rich winemaking tradition.

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Toro the town in Spain may get its name from an old word like taurus meaning 'bull', and one popular story says the place was named after a bull. So thinking of Toro as the 'bull' town helps you remember this old Spanish town known for its wine and churches.