Spanish Conversation · Level 46
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Spanish word
toro
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈtoɾo/
Meaning
- masculine nounbull
Example
El toro cruzó la carretera esta mañana.
The bull crossed the road this morning.
More examples
Hay que coger al toro por los cuernos en esa situación.
You have to take the bull by the horns in that situation.
Core concept
Large horned male bovine with a thick neck.
Common phrases
coger al toro por los cuernos
take the bull by the horns
estar como un toro
be as strong as a bull
cuerno de toro
bull's horn
Similar words
vaca: Adult female bovine raised mainly for milk production.
ternero: Newborn or very young calf, small and still dependent.
ganado: A herd or group of cattle and other farm livestock.
Definition in Spanish
Bovino macho adulto, especialmente el destinado a la reproducción o a espectáculos taurinos, caracterizado por su tamaño y sus cuernos.
Word origin
From Latin taurus via Old Spanish touro, the word refers to a horned male bovine.
Usage tips
- Used in farming and bullfighting contexts and also in idioms such as estar hecho un toro to describe someone very strong.