German word

Lokalmatador

Pronunciation

IPA/loˈkaːlmataˌdoːɐ̯/

Meaning

  • masculine nounlocal favorite

Example

Viele Fans unterstützen den Lokalmatador im Heimspiel.

Many fans support the local favorite in the home game.

Illustration for Lokalmatador (local favorite)

More examples

Der Lokalmatador zog viele Zuschauer an.

The local favorite attracted many spectators.

Core concept

A competitor from the home region drawing especially strong support from the local crowd.

Common phrases

  • zum Lokalmatador werden

    become the local favorite

  • der Lokalmatador im Heimspiel

    the local favorite in the home game

  • als Lokalmatador gefeiert werden

    be celebrated as the local favorite

Similar words

Favorit: A competitor expected to win a match or tournament.
Publikumsliebling: A competitor especially loved and cheered by the audience.
Lokalstar: A competitor who is popular and attracts attention in the local area.

Definition in German

Ein Sportler oder Wettbewerber aus der Region, der bei Heimspielen oder Wettkämpfen von den Einheimischen besonders unterstützt und bejubelt wird.

Word origin

Lokalmatador combines German Lokal- ('local') with Matador, a Spanish borrowing for a bullfighter that German also uses figuratively for a prominent or highly capable competitor.

Usage tips

  • The masculine noun is der Lokalmatador, with the plural die Lokalmatadore.

Other meanings

  • local celebritynoun

Opposites

Related words

  • Lokalmatadorinfemale local favoritenoun

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