Bullfight: meaning, definitions and examples
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bullfight
[ หbสlfaษชt ]
event, sport
A bullfight is a traditional spectacle of Spain, Portugal, and some Latin American countries in which one or more bulls are baited and killed in a public arena. The event showcases the skills of the matador as they attempt to subdue and ultimately kill the bull in a series of carefully choreographed moves.
Synonyms
bullbating, corrida
Examples of usage
- The bullfight drew a large crowd to the arena.
- Bullfights are often controversial due to concerns about animal cruelty.
- During the festival, several bullfights took place each day.
Translations
Translations of the word "bullfight" in other languages:
๐ต๐น corrida de touros
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฌเฅเคฒเคซเคพเคเค
๐ฉ๐ช Stierkampf
๐ฎ๐ฉ pertarungan banteng
๐บ๐ฆ ะฑัะน ะฑะธะบัะฒ
๐ต๐ฑ walki bykรณw
๐ฏ๐ต ้็ (ใจใใใ ใ)
๐ซ๐ท corrida
๐ช๐ธ corrida de toros
๐น๐ท boฤa gรผreลi
๐ฐ๐ท ํฉ์ ์ธ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุตุงุฑุนุฉ ุงูุซูุฑุงู
๐จ๐ฟ bรฝฤรญ zรกpas
๐ธ๐ฐ zรกpas bรฝkov
๐จ๐ณ ๆ็
๐ธ๐ฎ bikov boj
๐ฎ๐ธ nautakapp
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะธัั ะบาฏัะตัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแ แแก แแ แซแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ bullfight
๐ฒ๐ฝ corrida de toros
Word origin
The term 'bullfight' comes from the combination of the words 'bull' and 'fight'. The word 'bull' traces back to the Old English 'bula', which meant a male bovine, and it has Germanic roots. The practice of bullfighting dates back to ancient cultures, where it was a way of demonstrating bravery and skill. Early depictions of bullfighting can be found in ancient Roman and Minoan art. Over the centuries, this activity evolved into a formal sport, particularly in Spain and Portugal, where institutionalized rituals became standard. The rise of bullfighting in Spain is often associated with the 18th century, when it was popularized by the nobility. However, bullfighting has faced increasing criticism in modern times over ethical concerns regarding animal welfare and has sparked debates about cultural traditions versus animal rights.