Bullfighting (in general)
¿Cómo se dice "bullfight" en español?
corrida de toros
¿Cómo se dice "bullfighter" en español?
torero
What is the 1st stage called?
cape stage
What is the 2nd stage called?
picador stage
What is the 3rd stage called?
killing stage
How long do bullfights normally last?
1.5 to 2.5 hours
What does the crowd cheer if they are pleased with the bullfighter's performance?
olé
What are the colors of the cape used in this stage (in Spanish)?
amarillo y rosado
How do picadores get around the plaza de toros?
on horseback
What color is the cape used in this stage?
red
What is the name of the arena where bullfighting happens?
la plaza de toros
How many bullfighters are there in a normal bullfight?
3
What is the name of the cape used in this stage?
el capote
What do picadores do during this stage?
taunt the bull and stab it in the shoulders with a lance
What does the bullfighter use to attack the bull in this stage?
sword
What are 2 countries that practice bullfighting?
Spain & Mexico
Also: Portugal, France, Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela, Peru
What do bullfighters wear?
traje de luces / suit of lights
What does the bullfighter do in this stage?
tests the strength of the bull with a series of taunts & passes
What do banderilleros do?
rush the bull on foot and stick colored dart into its back
What might the bullfighter be rewarded with?
ears, tail
What's the difference between "sol" and "sombra" tickets?
sol = cheap & in the sun
sombra = expensive & in the shade
Where do bullfighters train & when do they start training?
special schools; sometimes from a very young age
Translate:
El toro está enojado y corre hacia el capote.
The bull is angry and runs towards the cape.
Translate:
Las banderilleros corren rápidamente y atacan el toro.
The banderilleros run quickly and attack the bull.
Translate:
Muchas personas aplauden y dicen "¡Olé!" al final de la corrida de toros.
Many people applaud and say "Olé / Bravo!" at the end of a bullfight.