Torero (en. Bullfighter)

/toˈɾeɾo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A person who is dedicated to bullfighting.
The torero prepares for the afternoon bullfight.
El torero se prepara para la corrida de la tarde.
An artist who performs in a bullring.
The torero received a great ovation from the audience.
El torero recibió una gran ovación del público.
A fighter who faces a bull in the arena.
The torero demonstrated his bravery by confronting the bull.
El torero demostró su valentía al enfrentar al toro.

Etymology

From the Spanish 'toro' and the suffix '-ero', which indicates relation or profession.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to take the bull by the horns
Facing a difficult situation with determination.
coger al toro por los cuernos
to fight bulls
To practice bullfighting.
torear
to enter the bullring before the corrida
To enter the bullring before the bullfight.
hacer el paseillo

Related Words

bullfight
A bullfighting spectacle in which bulls are fought.
corrida
bullring
A building where bullfights take place.
plaza de toros
bullfighting
The art of fighting bulls.
tauromaquia

Slang Meanings

Great torero
That guy is a top-level torero.
Ese chico es un torero de primer nivel.
Amateur torero
He is a torero who only performs at local festivities.
Es un torero que solo se presenta en festividades locales.