toro
Del latín 'taurus'.
NOUN
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[/ˈto.ɾo/es-ES]
bull
literal
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male bovine
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buey
informal
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ganado
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concept of bullfighting
untranslatable
(The cultural significance of 'toro' in Spanish culture, particularly in relation to bullfighting, does not have a direct equivalent in English.)
A male bovine animal, commonly known as a bull. This term also carries significant cultural weight in Spanish-speaking countries, particularly in relation to bullfighting (*corridas de toros*). In this context, 'toro' refers specifically to the Spanish fighting bull, an animal bred for its strength and aggression, and it often encapsulates the entire cultural spectacle and tradition associated with it, for which there is no single, direct English equivalent beyond the literal 'bull'.
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- El toro pastaba tranquilamente en el campo. — The bull was grazing peacefully in the field.
- En España, la fiesta del toro es una parte importante de la cultura. — In Spain, the bull festival (bullfighting) is an important part of the culture.
- El valiente torero se enfrentó al toro en la plaza. — The brave bullfighter faced the bull in the arena.