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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesmatador
Pronunciation / Transliteration: ma-ta-dor
"El matador realizó una faena impresionante en la plaza."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A bullfighter who is the main performer in a bullfighting event, responsible for killing the bull.
"The matador executed a series of graceful movements to demonstrate his skill before the crowd." - 2
A person who is skilled in a particular activity, often used metaphorically.
"In the world of business, he was considered a matador, deftly navigating challenges and competitors."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'matador' originates from the Spanish word 'matar', meaning 'to kill'. It was adopted into English in the 19th century, primarily through the influence of Spanish bullfighting culture, where the matador is the main performer who kills the bull in the ring.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Matador" is said worldwide
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matador
Transliteration: ma-ta-dor
"Le matador a montré une grande bravoure dans l'arène."
Matador
Transliteration: ma-ta-dor
"Der Matador führte seine Kunst mit großer Eleganz vor."
matador
Transliteration: ma-ta-dor
"Il matador ha affrontato il toro con coraggio."
matador
Transliteration: ma-ta-dor
"El matador realizó una faena impresionante en la plaza."
matador
Transliteration: ma-ta-dor
"O matador mostrou habilidade excepcional durante a tourada."
मैटाडोर
Transliteration: maitaador
"मैटाडोर ने दर्शकों के सामने अद्भुत कौशल दिखाया।"
斗牛士
Transliteration: dòu niú shì
"斗牛士在斗牛场上展现了他的勇气。"
투우사
Transliteration: tuusa
"투우사는 관중 앞에서 뛰어난 기술을 보여주었다."
闘牛士
Transliteration: tōgyūshi
"闘牛士は観客の前で素晴らしいパフォーマンスを披露した。"
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