corrida de toros
/koˌrida de ˈtoɾos/
In Spanish, bull fighting is called corrida de toros.
The term corrida de toros refers specifically to the event or the spectacle itself, rather than the act of fighting. While the word toro is the general word for bull, in the context of a corrida de toros, it specifically refers to the fighting bull used in the spectacle.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In parts of Mexico and Colombia, the term Toreo is used to refer to bullfighting.
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the plural "bull fights", you change the noun from corrida de toros to corridas de toros, changing the noun to its plural form while keeping toros in its plural form.
How do you pronounce it?
/koˌrida de ˈtoɾos/
Did you know?
- The clothing worn by the bullfighter in a corrida de toros is called a traje de luces, which means 'suit of lights' because of the shimmering gold and silver embroidery.
- The root of corrida can be traced back to the Latin verb currō, which is the ancestor of the English word 'current' and 'course'.
- In Spain, the phrase corrida de toros can lead to confusion with the encierro, which is the distinct tradition of running with bulls through the streets to the ring.
Examples in context
- La tauromaquia es una tradición muy arraigada en España.Bullfighting is a deeply rooted tradition in Spain.
- Asistió a una corrida de toros y quedó impresionado por la habilidad de los matadores.He attended a bullfight and was impressed by the skill of the matadors.
- Hoy voy a la fiesta nacional para disfrutar de los toros.Today I'm going to the national festival to enjoy the bullfighting.
- Fuimos a ver una corrida de toros ayer.We went to see a bull fight yesterday.
Example conversation
Daniel and Elena are talking about their weekend plans.
- Daniel¿Quieres ir a la corrida de toros?Do you want to go to the bull fight?
- ElenaNo, prefiero ir al cine.No, I prefer to go to the cinema.
- DanielEstá bien, busquemos una película.Okay, let's look for a movie.
- ElenaMe parece un buen plan.That sounds like a good plan.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry corrida de toros, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries corrida, corrida de toros, de, CC BY-SA 4.0.
