corrida de toros
/koˌrida de ˈtoɾos/feminine
The English phrase "bullfight" is corrida de toros in Spanish. Wiktionary also lists corrida.
Meaning: public spectacle (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| corrida de toros | /koˌrida de ˈtoɾos/ | feminine |
| corrida | /koˈrida/ | feminine |
The term corrida de toros refers specifically to the formal event or spectacle, rather than the act of fighting a bull itself.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase corrida de toros literally translates to "run of bulls".
Which one should you use?
You may also use the shortened form corrida to refer to the same spectacle.
How does it change in a sentence?
Both corrida and corrida de toros are feminine nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/koˌrida de ˈtoɾos/
Did you know?
- The gesture of waving a red cloth, known as a muleta, is designed to excite the bull, though bulls are actually color-blind to red.
- In Spain, the term encierro is used for the dangerous event where bulls are lured through streets, which is distinct from a corrida de toros.
- The word corrida shares its roots with the English word 'current' and the verb 'to run', both descending from the idea of moving or flowing.
Examples in context
- Él quería ir a ver una corrida de toros, pero su padre no le dejaba.He wanted to see a bullfight, but his father wouldn't let him go.This sentence shows how to use corrida when discussing someone's desire to attend an event.Tatoeba #1173959 by Shishir, translation #302010 by CK
- Todavía no he visto ninguna corrida de toros y espero no hacerlo nunca.I've never seen a bullfight and I hope to never see one.This sentence uses corrida to express a personal preference regarding whether or not to see the spectacle.Tatoeba #13515602 by Seael, translation #13839842 by frpzzd
- El espectáculo de la "corrida de toros" es una tradición arraigada en la cultura española.The bullfighting spectacle is a deeply rooted tradition in Spanish culture.
- La corrida de toros fue muy emocionante.The bullfight was very exciting.
Example conversation
Sofía and Alejandro are discussing their plans for the weekend.
- Sofía¿Quieres ir a la corrida de toros mañana?Do you want to go to the bullfight tomorrow?
- AlejandroNo, no me gusta la corrida de toros.No, I don't like the bullfight.
- SofíaEs una lástima, es un espectáculo muy famoso.It is a shame, it is a very famous spectacle.
- AlejandroPrefiero ir al cine contigo, Sofía.I prefer to go to the cinema with you, Sofía.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “bullfight” translations and entries corrida de toros, corrida, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries corrida, corrida de toros, de, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
