Spanish Conversation · Level 96
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Spanish word
corrida
Pronunciation
IPA/koˈriða/
Meaning
- feminine nounbullfight
Example
La corrida de la plaza es famosa.
The bullfight in the square is famous.
More examples
¿Qué piensas de la corrida de toros en las fiestas?
What do you think of bullfighting at the festivals?
Core concept
Series of torero performances in a bullring.
Similar words
toreo: Techniques and maneuvers that guide and control the bull during a bullfight.
torero: Bullfighter who faces the bull and makes stylized passes in the ring.
plaza de toros: Circular arena where bullfights take place.
encierro: Street event in which bulls run through town while people run alongside them.
Definition in Spanish
Tradicional espectáculo de tauromaquia que comprende las faenas al toro realizadas por toreros ante un público en la plaza.
Word origin
Derived from the verb correr (from Latin currĕre); the noun form evolved from 'a running' to denote the ritualized stages performed against a bull.
Usage tips
- Speakers often say 'corrida de toros' to be explicit, and the term can be culturally sensitive in many places so context matters.