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How to Say "bullfighting" in Spanish

The Spanish word forbullfightingis toroB1 level.

English → SpanishB1

toro

nounB1
the sport or practice
A scene depicting a bullfight, showing a charging black bull focused on a small red cape held by a matador in a large circular sandy arena.

Examples

Iremos a la plaza de toros este domingo.

We will go to the bullring this Sunday.

El toro es una tradición muy antigua en esa región.

The bullfight (or bullfighting) is a very old tradition in that region.

Using 'Plaza de Toros'

When talking about the location, the phrase 'plaza de toros' is standard. Notice that 'toros' is plural here.

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