matadores
They face bulls
Matadores is the plural of matador, the bullfighter who performs the final act of killing the bull.
The word is Spanish for "killer." In bullfighting, matadores are distinguished from other participants—the matador alone delivers the fatal sword thrust after a ritualized sequence of passes with the cape: The matadores paraded into the ring in their ornate suits of lights.
Dart-placing bullfight participant
- capeShouldered sleeveless wrap
- muletaCloth on stick
- espadaSpanish for sword
- corridaFormal Spanish bull contest
plaza · ole · traje de luces · suerte · quite
Inherited cultural legacy
- customHabitual group practice
- folkloreInherited cultural narratives
- legacyWhat's passed down
- cultureCollective social practices
history · fiesta · Pamplona · Seville · Madrid · Spain · Mexico · controversy
Elaborate ceremonial display
- dramaTheatrical art or turmoil
- showmanshipSkill at impressive presentation
- theatricsExaggerated dramatic behavior
- displayPresentation for viewing
fanfare · grandeur · performance · audience · entertainment · flair · panache · exhibition
Boldness before danger
- valorCourage in danger
- fearlessnessComplete lack of dread
- daringAdventurous courage
- audacityBrazen, reckless daring
boldness · nerve · mettle · grit · gallantry · composure · defiance · stoicism
Circular bullfighting venue
- coliseumLarge arena for events
- amphitheaterOpen-air tiered venue
- sandFine rock particles
- spectatorsThose who observe events
banderillero
Dart-placing bullfight participant
heritage
Inherited cultural legacy
culture · history · fiesta · Pamplona · Seville · Madrid · Spain · Mexico · controversy · Hemingway
pageantry
Elaborate ceremonial display
- dramaTheatrical art or turmoil
- showmanshipSkill at impressive presentation
- theatricsExaggerated dramatic behavior
display · fanfare · grandeur · performance · audience · entertainment · flair · panache · exhibition · elegance
bravery
Boldness before danger
- valorCourage in danger
- fearlessnessComplete lack of dread
- daringAdventurous courage
audacity · boldness · nerve · mettle · grit · gallantry · composure · defiance · stoicism · machismo
bullring
Circular bullfighting venue
- coliseumLarge arena for events
- amphitheaterOpen-air tiered venue
- sandFine rock particles
matadorespacifists
Those opposing all warfare
cowards · animal rescuers · veterinarians · animal handlers · spectators
matadoresanimal rights activists
Advocates for creature welfare