Bullfight Meaning in English
word
ˈbʊɫˌfaɪt
BOOL-fyt
bˈʊlfaɪt
BOOL-fyt
Definition
A public spectacle, especially in Spain or Portugal, where a person (matador) fights and often kills a bull in an arena as a form of entertainment.
Usage & Nuances
Usually refers to the traditional event in Spain or Portugal. Can be controversial; often discussed in debates about animal rights. Use 'bullfight' for the event itself, and 'matador' for the person fighting the bull.
Spanish: corrida de torosPortuguese (BR): touradaPortuguese (PT): touradaChinese (Simplified): 斗牛Chinese (Traditional): 鬥牛Hindi: सांड की लड़ाईArabic: مصارعة الثيرانBengali: বুলফাইট - ষাঁড়ের লড়াইRussian: корридаJapanese: 闘牛Vietnamese: đấu bòKorean: 투우Turkish: boğa güreşiUrdu: سانڈ کی لڑائیIndonesian: adu banteng
Example Sentences
I watched a bullfight in Spain last summer.
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A bullfight takes place in a large arena.
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Many tourists are curious about bullfights.
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Some people love the tradition of the bullfight, while others think it's cruel.
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Tickets for the bullfight sold out in just a few hours.
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Have you ever been to a real bullfight?
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