Spanish word

taurino

Pronunciation

IPA/tauˈɾino/

Meaning

  • adjectivebullfighting

Example

Vi un cartel taurino en la plaza.

I saw a bullfighting poster in the square.

Illustration for taurino (bullfighting)

More examples

La tradición taurina sigue viva en algunas zonas.

The bullfighting tradition remains alive in some areas.

Core concept

Bullfighter's cape in motion with a charging bull silhouette.

Common phrases

  • corrida taurina

    bullfighting event

  • espectáculo taurino

    bullfighting spectacle

  • tradición taurina

    bullfighting tradition

Similar words

tauromáquico: Pertaining to bullfighting as an organized spectacle, emphasizing craft and rules.

Definition in Spanish

Que tiene relación con la plaza de toros, las prácticas taurinas o sus seguidores.

Word origin

Built from Latin taurus through taurinus, with -ino attached in Spanish to form an adjective meaning 'connected with bullfighting or the bullring'.

Usage tips

  • Can appear as un taurino to mean a fan; distinguish between taurino describing an activity and describing a person to avoid misunderstanding.

Other meanings

  • bullfighting fannoun

Opposites

  • antitaurinoanti-bullfightingadjective

Related words

  • taurinismopro-bullfighting ideologynoun
  • tauromaquiatauromachynoun

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