toreador

Meanings

• A person who performs as a bullfighter in a bullfight.

  - "The toreador in the bullring."
  - "The daring toreador facing the charging bull."

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Synonyms

torero

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with toreador
boring , exploring , snoring , adoring , adoring , storing

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. tread () : To step on or press down upon something with the feet, usually in a continuous or rhythmic manner.
   

2. tread () : The part of a vehicle's tire that comes into contact with the ground as the vehicle moves.
   

3. toreador () : A person who performs as a bullfighter in a bullfight.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of toreador that leads to same result
toreador , toreadors

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The word 'toreador' comes from the Spanish language. It is derived from the words 'toro' which means bull, and 'diar' which means to 'spear' or 'stab'. So, a toreador is someone who spears or stabs a bull in a bullfight.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. Did you know that the tradition of bullfighting originated in ancient Rome? The Romans were known for their gladiatorial games, which included various forms of combat between gladiators and wild animals. Bullfighting, as we know it today, is believed to have evolved from these ancient Roman gladiatorial games.

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How to Memorize "toreador"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person wearing a colorful outfit, complete with a large hat and tall boots, standing in a bullring with a bull charging towards them. This person is a toreador, and they are skillfully dodging the bull's charges while keeping the crowd entertained.

2. associate
   

   - Think about the word 'bullfighter', and then associate that with the word 'toreador'. A toreador is a type of bullfighter who performs in a bullring with a bull.

3. mnemonics
   

   - To remember the definition of a toreador, use the following mnemonic: 'Toreadors are individuals who perform in a bullring, donning colorful outfits and large hats, and skillfully dodging charging bulls while entertaining the crowd.'

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