bullfighter

/'bul,faitə/

Thân thiện

A bullfighter stands in the arena facing a charging bull.

Definition

Noun: A person who participates in the traditional spectacle of fighting and usually killing a bull in a bullring, typically as part of a formal event or ceremony.

Usage

The word "bullfighter" is a countable noun. It refers specifically to the performer in the spectacle of bullfighting. The role is associated with specific skills, attire, and rituals.

Examples

• The famous bullfighter entered the ring to great applause from the crowd.
• She is studying the history and techniques of the bullfighter.
• Becoming a professional bullfighter requires years of rigorous training.

Advanced Usage

• "Matador" as a specific type: While "bullfighter" is a general term, the most prominent figure in a bullfight is the matador, the person who ultimately faces and kills the bull. All matadors are bullfighters, but not all participants in a bullfight (like picadors or banderilleros) are referred to as matadors. In common usage, however, "bullfighter" is often synonymous with "matador."
  • The matador, the principal bullfighter, performed a series of elegant passes with his cape.

Variants and Related Words

• Bullfighting (n): The spectacle or practice itself.
  • Bullfighting is a controversial tradition in some cultures.
• Matador (n): The lead bullfighter who kills the bull.
• Torero (n): A Spanish term for a bullfighter.
• Picador (n): A bullfighter on horseback who uses a lance.
• Banderillero (n): A bullfighter who places barbed sticks (banderillas) into the bull.

Synonyms

• Matador
• Torero (Spanish)

Notes on Meaning

The term "bullfighter" is neutral and descriptive. The activity of bullfighting is the subject of significant ethical debate, and the word may carry different connotations (e.g., tradition, artistry, cruelty) depending on the context and the speaker's perspective.

Học thuật

Noun

1. someone who fights bulls

Từ đồng nghĩa

• toreador