La Tauromaquia Flashcards
to fight bulls/be a bullfighter
torear
barrier
barrera
ritual
el ritual
stands (seats for the audience)
gradas
line, procession, parade
el desfile
to stab, poke, pierce
clavar/picar
back (of an animal)
el lomo
spear, stick, rod
la vara
to charge (run)
embestir
backed/supported by
respaldada por/con
cloak/cape
el capote
arena/bullring
el ruedo
cultural heritage
patrimonio cultural
controversial
controvertido
supporters/followers/fans
seguidores/aficionados
blood sport
deporte sangriente/violento/cruel
to take place/carry out
tener lugar/llevar al cabo e.g. se lleva a cabo en países europeos
to bait, torment
acosar/provocar/atormentar/ (ceba - formal)
a medida que
as (at the same time as/while)
bullfighting
la tauromaquia/ las corridas de toros