montera

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A round hat with side flaps that Spanish bullfighters wear

noun

: montera

As a symbol of tradition, the montera is often seen in photographs of famous Spanish bullfights.

Examples

During the show, each matador wore a brightly colored montera with flaps to protect against the sun.
When Antonio's old agent recognizes Blancanieves for who she is, he declares, "It was your father's montera," and he throws it to her, thus preventing her from biting the apple.

Academic text (2016)
The bullfighter adjusted his montera before entering the ring.

Surface Forms

montera singular

monteras plural

Etymology

Montera is the Spanish name for the round hat with side flaps worn by bullfighters. A helpful way to remember it is to think of Spanish monte 'mountain', because the hat's rounded top can look like a small mountain on the head, which helps explain the name.