Bullfighter: meaning, definitions and examples

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bullfighter

 

[ หˆbสŠlfaษชtษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

animal sports

A bullfighter is a person who participates in a form of entertainment known as bullfighting, where they confront and manage bulls in a controlled arena. This practice is most famously associated with Spanish culture and tradition, often involving a series of artistic maneuvers and performances.

Synonyms

matador, torero

Examples of usage

  • The bullfighter showcased impressive skills during the event.
  • Many tourists flock to Spain to watch a bullfighter in action.
  • The courage of a bullfighter is often admired in local communities.

Translations

Translations of the word "bullfighter" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น matador

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเฅเคฒเคซเคพเค‡เคŸเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Stierkรคmpfer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ petarung banteng

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะฐั‚ะฐะดะพั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ torreador

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้—˜็‰›ๅฃซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท torero

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ matador

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท boฤŸa dรถvรผลŸรงรผsรผ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํˆฌ์šฐ์‚ฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุตุงุฑุน ุงู„ุซูŠุฑุงู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ toreador

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ toreador

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ–—็‰›ๅฃซ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ toreador

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fรญllastjรณri

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑาฑา›ะฐะปะฐั€ะดั‹ ะฐะนั‚ั‹ััƒัˆั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘ulls แƒ›แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ แƒซแƒแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bullfighter

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ matador

Word origin

The term 'bullfighter' originates from the combination of the words 'bull' and 'fighter.' The sport of bullfighting has been practiced for centuries, dating back to ancient times when warriors would demonstrate their bravery by confronting bulls. The modern style of bullfighting that we associate with Spain developed in the 18th century and incorporated various artistic elements, making it a complex performance rather than simply a fight. In Spanish, the words 'matador' and 'torero' are commonly used to refer to bullfighters, and both refer to distinct roles within the bullfighting spectacle. The cultural significance of bullfighting varies widely; while it is celebrated as an art form by some, it faces criticism and opposition from animal rights advocates who challenge the ethics of the sport.