Banderillero (Noun)
Meaning
The bullfighter who implants decorated darts (banderillas) into the neck or shoulders of the bull during a bull fight.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The banderillero moved swiftly around the bull, narrowly avoiding its sharp horns as he prepared to strike.
- After years of training, the young matador began his career as a banderillero in Spain's prestigious bullfighting circuit.
- The banderillero lunged forward, skillfully implanting the banderillas into the bull's shoulders in a colorful display of agility and strength.
- During the final phase of the bullfight, the banderillero's task was twofold: to weaken the bull and to entertain the audience.
- The skilled banderillero worked in tandem with the matador to wear down the exhausted bull, setting the stage for the thrilling conclusion of the fight.