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How to Say "bullfighter's cape" in Spanish

The Spanish word forbullfighter's capeis muletaB2 level.

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muleta

nounB2
the small red cloth draped over a stick
A vibrant red cloth draped over a short wooden stick, resting on a sandy ground.

Examples

El torero movió la muleta para atraer al toro.

The bullfighter moved the cape to attract the bull.

La muleta es roja y está sujeta a un palo de madera.

The cape is red and is attached to a wooden stick.

Al final de la faena, el matador usa la muleta y el estoque.

At the end of the task, the matador uses the cape and the sword.

Specific Vocabulary

This meaning is very specific to the sport of bullfighting. In any other context, people will assume you mean a crutch for walking.

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