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corrida

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There are apparently references to fighting aurochs and the ritual of the corrida is so old the hebrew aleph symbol is apparently a reference to them, it's a deep history.

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Quick take

(bullfighting) a bullfight

Meaning at a glance

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noun

(bullfighting) a bullfight

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for corrida.

noun

(bullfighting) a bullfight

Example sentences

1

There are apparently references to fighting aurochs and the ritual of the corrida is so old the hebrew aleph symbol is apparently a reference to them, it's a deep history.

2

Still we hold them captive for our entertainment (think Corrida de Espana and Kentucky derby or Polo or any equine competition really) I think that will be the outcome here as well.

3

I'm not an animal rights activist by any measure, but just as many people now question the corrida, I'm coming to the conclusion that is time to revise some traditions, such as this one.

4

For a HN reader, it's odd to see this topic here, especially since I have some experience around it (not doing it.) Fighting bulls is more of an art than a sport, and having seen women fight bulls in the Portuguese corrida, my impression was it is as different as male and female ballet dancers.

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S: The "comida corrida" places of where I live in Mexico.

6

There is an (apocryphal) anecdote about the person next to Picasso at a corrida being amazed seing him sketch a bullfight in seconds, to which Picasso allegedly replied "Seconds?

Quote examples

1

S: The "comida corrida" places of where I live in Mexico.

2

There is an (apocryphal) anecdote about the person next to Picasso at a corrida being amazed seing him sketch a bullfight in seconds, to which Picasso allegedly replied "Seconds?

Frequently asked questions

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How do you use corrida in a sentence?

There are apparently references to fighting aurochs and the ritual of the corrida is so old the hebrew aleph symbol is apparently a reference to them, it's a deep history.

What does corrida mean?

(bullfighting) a bullfight

What part of speech is corrida?

corrida is commonly used as noun.