espada
Espada (noun) means a bullfighter who delivers the final sword thrust; a matador. Example: “The espada took a bow as the crowd roared its approval.”
How to use espada
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe matador in a bullfight, named after the sword he uses.
A specialized term tied to bullfighting, rarely used outside that context.
Word forms
- Plural
- espadas
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Etymology
From Spanish espada, "sword," referring to the matador's role in delivering the final blow.
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