Bullfight: meaning, definitions and examples

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bullfight

 

[ หˆbสŠlfaษชt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น corrida de touros

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเฅเคฒเคซเคพเค‡เคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Stierkampf

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pertarungan banteng

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑั–ะน ะฑะธะบั–ะฒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ walki bykรณw

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้—˜็‰› (ใจใ†ใŽใ‚…ใ†)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท corrida

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ corrida de toros

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท boฤŸa gรผreลŸi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ™ฉ์†Œ ์‹ธ์›€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุตุงุฑุนุฉ ุงู„ุซูŠุฑุงู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bรฝฤรญ zรกpas

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zรกpas bรฝkov

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ–—็‰›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ bikov boj

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ nautakapp

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะธั‹ั€ ะบาฏั€ะตัั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒ•แƒ แƒ˜แƒก แƒ‘แƒ แƒซแƒแƒšแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bullfight

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ corrida de toros

Etymology

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.