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Picador: meaning, definitions and examples

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picador

 

[ pษชkษ™หˆdษ‘หr ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

bullfighting

A picador is a horse-mounted bullfighter who participates in the initial third of a bullfight. Their role is to weaken the bull's neck muscles and to prepare it for the matador by stabbing it with a lance. Picadors are essential in the traditional Spanish bullfighting culture and are recognized for their bravery and skill.

Synonyms

bullfighter, lancer

Examples of usage

  • The picador lowered his lance skillfully.
  • During the duel, the picador charged at the bull.
  • The crowd cheered as the brave picador took his position.
  • Picadors are crucial in the bullfighting process.
  • Tradition holds that a good picador helps secure the matador's success.

Translations

Translations of the word "picador" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ะฟั–ะบะฐะดะพั€

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคฟเค•เคพเคกเฅ‹เคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Picador

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ picador

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั–ะบะฐะดะพั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ picador

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ”ใ‚ซใƒ‰ใƒผใƒซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท picador

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ picador

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท pikador

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ”ผ์นด๋„๋ฅด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจูŠูƒุงุฏูˆุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ picador

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ picador

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็šฎๅกๅคšๅฐ”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ picador

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ picador

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะธะบะฐะดะพั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒ˜แƒ™แƒแƒ“แƒแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pikador

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ picador

Word origin

The term 'picador' originates from the Spanish language, derived from 'picar', which means 'to sting' or 'to prick'. This relation reflects the picador's role in the bullfight where they use a lance to prick the bull, ensuring its muscles are weakened. The role of the picador dates back to the early forms of bullfighting, where mounted fighters were employed to control and tire out the bull. The tradition has evolved over the years into the structured spectacle seen in modern arena bullfights. Despite controversies surrounding bullfighting in contemporary society, the figure of the picador remains iconic in Spanish culture, symbolizing both daring and tradition.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,090, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.