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    Banderillero (en. Banderillero)

    /bandeɾiˈʎeɾo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A bullfighter who places banderillas on the bull during the bullfight.
    The banderillero moved swiftly to place the banderillas.
    El banderillero se movió ágilmente para colocar las banderillas.
    Each of the bullfighters who assist the matador in the fight.
    The banderilleros work as a team to control the bull.
    Los banderilleros trabajan en equipo para dominar al toro.

    Etymology

    From the Spanish 'banderilla', diminutive of 'bandera', referring to the type of flag used in bullfights.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    foot banderillero
    Banderillero who acts without a horse.
    banderillero de a pie
    art of the banderillero
    Technique and skill for placing banderillas.
    arte del banderillero

    Related Words

    bullfight
    Bullfighting spectacle in which bulls are fought.
    corrida
    bullfighter
    Person who is dedicated to fighting bulls.
    torero
    fight
    Action of fighting, that is, competing in a bullfight.
    lidia

    Slang Meanings

    Intrepid banderillero
    That banderillero is intrepid; he faces the bull with courage.
    Ese banderillero es un intrépido, se enfrenta al toro con valor.
    Trusted banderillero
    He always calls his trusted banderillero for the bullfights.
    Siempre llama a su banderillero de confianza para las corridas.