matadors
Arena cape wielders
Matadors are bullfighters, specifically the principal performers who face and kill the bull in a traditional Spanish bullfight.
The matador works with a red cape, executing choreographed passes before delivering the final sword thrust.
The term extends figuratively to anyone who confronts danger with theatrical flair: He fancied himself a matador of corporate takeovers.
Mounted bullfight lancer
- banderilleroDart-placing bullfight participant
- capeShouldered sleeveless wrap
- muletaCloth on stick
- espadaSpanish for sword
corrida · quite · bulls · olé · aficionado
Iberian Peninsula country
- SevilleAndalusia's capital city
- MadridSpain's governmental seat
- AndalusiaSpain's southernmost autonomous community
- fiestaFestive public celebration
Pamplona · Valencia · tradition · heritage · Hemingway · Goya
Skill at impressive presentation
- eleganceRefined, graceful quality
- footworkSkilled lower-limb movement
- graceEffortless beauty of motion
- poiseGraceful, unshakable calm
precision · spectacle · technique · flourish · artistry · choreography · costume · pasodoble
picador
Mounted bullfight lancer
- banderilleroDart-placing bullfight participant
- capeShouldered sleeveless wrap
- muletaCloth on stick
Spain
Iberian Peninsula country
- SevilleAndalusia's capital city
- MadridSpain's governmental seat
- AndalusiaSpain's southernmost autonomous community
fiesta · Pamplona · Valencia · tradition · heritage · Hemingway · Goya
showmanship
Skill at impressive presentation
- eleganceRefined, graceful quality
- footworkSkilled lower-limb movement
- graceEffortless beauty of motion
poise · precision · spectacle · technique · flourish · artistry · choreography · costume · pasodoble · ovation
bravery
Boldness before danger
- valorCourage in danger
- fearlessnessComplete lack of dread
- daringAdventurous courage
gallantry · audacity · composure · nerve · grit · mettle · machismo · honor · death-defying · stoicism
bullring
Circular bullfighting venue
sombra · spectators · gallery · seats
- San FerminPamplona, running of the bulls, bulls, fiesta, white clothing
- Spanish traditionsflamenco, bullfighting, siesta, fiestas, tapas
- Spanish HistoryReconquista, Spanish Inquisition, Spanish Empire, conquistadors, Catholic Monarchs
- European Folkloremaypole, Morris dancing, folk dancing, folk costume, folk costumes
- Spanish SportsLa Liga, Real Madrid, FC Barcelona, El Clasico, Rafael Nadal
matadorspicadors
Mounted bullfight spearmen
spectators · audience · aficionados · toreros