Bullfight (Noun)
Meaning
A Spanish or Portuguese or Latin American spectacle; a matador baits and (usually) kills a bull in an arena before many spectators.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The iconic Plaza de Toros de Las Ventas in Madrid hosts some of the world's most famous bullfights.
- In the traditional Portuguese bullfight, the bull is not killed in the ring, but rather is slaughtered afterwards.
- The bullfight in Mexico City's Plaza de Toros attracts thousands of spectators every Sunday.
- To witness a bullfight firsthand, one must be prepared for the raw emotion and spectacle of the event.
- Bullfights are often criticized by animal rights activists, but remain an important cultural tradition in Spain and parts of Latin America.