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Definition of toreador

toreador

/ˌtɔːriəˈdɔːr/
tor · e · a · dor
Plural:toreadors
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toreador Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A bullfighter, especially one who fights on horseback.

Example

"The famous aria from the opera depicts a proud toreador recounting his dramatic experiences in the arena."

Synonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

While 'toreador' is widely used in English (largely popularized by Georges Bizet's opera 'Carmen'), modern Spanish speakers consider the term outdated and use 'torero' for a bullfighter in general or 'matador' for the principal fighter who kills the bull.

• Rhymes for toreador

• Nearby Words

torchiere
torchlight
torchlit
toreador
torenia
torment
tormentedly

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the early 17th century from Spanish 'toreador', from the verb 'torear' (to fight bulls), ultimately derived from Latin 'taurus' (bull).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Toreador. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/toreador
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