torero

noun

to·​re·​ro tə-ˈrer-(ˌ)ō How to pronounce torero (audio)
plural toreros
: a matador or a member of the attending cuadrilla

Examples of torero in a Sentence

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But the torero never loses his nerve, going back for more when others would likely be looking for medical attention. David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Sep. 2024 On the art of angst, a gender-bending torero, learning as the antidote to hate, and other topics. Brian T. Allen, National Review, 25 May 2024 In the music video, directed by Carlos Perez, Ricky portrays a torero (bullfighter) in training, bringing to life the song’s innovative rhythm. Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 29 July 2022 Over the years, his ring became a place where Mexico’s up-and-coming toreros made the trip to fight. Elizabeth Findell, WSJ, 22 Jan. 2020

Word History

Etymology

Spanish, from Latin taurarius bullfighter, from Latin taurus bull

First Known Use

1728, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of torero was in 1728

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“Torero.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/torero. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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torero

noun
to·​re·​ro tə-ˈre(ə)r-ō How to pronounce torero (audio)
plural toreros

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