Matador
noun
The main performer in Spanish bullfighting who actually kills the bull.
The crowd cheered as the matador entered the arena.
Often appears as...
- brave matador
- famous matador
noun
In card games, especially skat and Klaberjass, a high-ranking card.
He played his matador, taking control of the game.
Often appears as...
- play a matador
- draw a matador
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
noun
The main performer in Spanish bullfighting who actually kills the bull.
The crowd cheered as the matador entered the arena.
Often appears as...
- brave matador
- famous matador
noun
In card games, especially skat and Klaberjass, a high-ranking card.
He played his matador, taking control of the game.
Often appears as...
- play a matador
- draw a matador
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Significance
In Spain, matadors are viewed with a mix of admiration for their courage and criticism for animal cruelty.
The matador was considered a local hero.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Spain
Although associated with Spain, matador events also take place in other countries like Mexico and Peru.
He trained to become a matador in Mexico.
Pro Tip 3/3Specific Role
A matador is not just any bullfighter; they have the distinct role of delivering the final blow.
The young bullfighter aspired to become a matador.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Significance
In Spain, matadors are viewed with a mix of admiration for their courage and criticism for animal cruelty.
The matador was considered a local hero.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Spain
Although associated with Spain, matador events also take place in other countries like Mexico and Peru.
He trained to become a matador in Mexico.
Pro Tip 3/3Specific Role
A matador is not just any bullfighter; they have the distinct role of delivering the final blow.
The young bullfighter aspired to become a matador.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Significance
In Spain, matadors are viewed with a mix of admiration for their courage and criticism for animal cruelty.
The matador was considered a local hero.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Spain
Although associated with Spain, matador events also take place in other countries like Mexico and Peru.
He trained to become a matador in Mexico.
Pro Tip 3/3Specific Role
A matador is not just any bullfighter; they have the distinct role of delivering the final blow.
The young bullfighter aspired to become a matador.
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Why is this painting so...
the country of matadors and a common theme in Picasso’s work– or does it stand for the brutality of war? In this scene of strife, these animals raise more questions than answers. And additional elements hidden throughout the frame offer even more secrets for close observers.
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Chasing the World’s...
wanted to chase on his own terms just one month after the narrow escape in texas tim hit it big he played matador again this time with a tornado in south dakota journalist brantley hargrove says tim positioned his probe perfectly it
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BBC Earth 50 Top Natural...
Matadors cape she appears to be transfixed this is certainly eye
Video examples
Why is this painting so...
the country of matadors and a common theme in Picasso’s work– or does it stand for the brutality of war? In this scene of strife, these animals raise more questions than answers. And additional elements hidden throughout the frame offer even more secrets for close observers.
Video examples
Chasing the World’s...
wanted to chase on his own terms just one month after the narrow escape in texas tim hit it big he played matador again this time with a tornado in south dakota journalist brantley hargrove says tim positioned his probe perfectly it
Video examples
BBC Earth 50 Top Natural...
Matadors cape she appears to be transfixed this is certainly eye
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Quote examples
Shannon Sharpe
American Athlete
I've said numerous times the hardest job in America isn't being a professional athlete. It's not being a matador or having some job that puts your life at risk. The hardest job in America is being black, because it's the one thing you can't outrun.
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Jennifer Coolidge
American Actress
No one purposefully paints a bad painting. It's someone who's trying to do a good painting, but it's terrible. I have one with a matador, and the bull is going through the blanket. You can tell the painter didn't know how to paint it.
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Christopher Lloyd
American Actor
A picador is the guy in a bullfight who helps make sure the matador doesn't get killed by distracting the bull. That's what TV writing is. You're just distracting the bull long enough to stick around for the next set of commercials.
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Geoffrey Fisher
Clergyman
My feelings are those of a schoolboy getting in sight of the holidays. Or more seriously, my feelings are perhaps those of a matador who has decided not to enter the bull ring.
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Fernando Botero
Colombian Artist
Bullfights have so much color. Not just the matador but also the bull, the arena, and the public. It's all very festive.
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Fernando Botero
Colombian Artist
Before anything else, I started painting bulls and matadors. That was my initiation to paint.
Quote examples
Shannon Sharpe
American Athlete
I've said numerous times the hardest job in America isn't being a professional athlete. It's not being a matador or having some job that puts your life at risk. The hardest job in America is being black, because it's the one thing you can't outrun.
Quote examples
Jennifer Coolidge
American Actress
No one purposefully paints a bad painting. It's someone who's trying to do a good painting, but it's terrible. I have one with a matador, and the bull is going through the blanket. You can tell the painter didn't know how to paint it.
Quote examples
Christopher Lloyd
American Actor
A picador is the guy in a bullfight who helps make sure the matador doesn't get killed by distracting the bull. That's what TV writing is. You're just distracting the bull long enough to stick around for the next set of commercials.
Quote examples
Geoffrey Fisher
Clergyman
My feelings are those of a schoolboy getting in sight of the holidays. Or more seriously, my feelings are perhaps those of a matador who has decided not to enter the bull ring.
Quote examples
Fernando Botero
Colombian Artist
Bullfights have so much color. Not just the matador but also the bull, the arena, and the public. It's all very festive.
Quote examples
Fernando Botero
Colombian Artist
Before anything else, I started painting bulls and matadors. That was my initiation to paint.
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