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10 Language-to-English DictionariesPicador
/ˈpi.kə.dɔːr/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A horse-mounted bullfighter in a bullfighting event who uses a lance to provoke and weaken the bull.
"The picador skillfully maneuvered his horse to avoid the bull's charges." - 2
A participant in a bullfight who plays a specific role in the traditional sequence of the event.
"During the bullfight, the picador's role is crucial in setting the stage for the matador."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'picador' originates from the Spanish word 'picar', meaning 'to prick' or 'to sting'. It was adopted into English in the 19th century, primarily in the context of bullfighting, where it refers to a horse-mounted bullfighter who uses a lance to weaken the bull.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Picador" is said worldwide
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picador
Transliteration: pikador
"Le picador a utilisé sa lance pour affaiblir le taureau."
Picador
Transliteration: pikador
"Der Picador bereitete den Stier für den Matador vor."
picador
Transliteration: pikador
"Il picador ha colpito il toro con la sua lancia."
picador
Transliteration: pikador
"El picador es una figura clave en la corrida de toros."
picador
Transliteration: pikador
"O picador usou a lança para enfraquecer o touro."
पिकाडोर
Transliteration: pikador
"पिकाडोर ने बैल को कमजोर करने के लिए अपनी भाला का इस्तेमाल किया।"
皮卡多
Transliteration: píkǎduō
"皮卡多用长矛刺伤了公牛。"
피카도르
Transliteration: pikador
"피카도르는 황소를 약화시키기 위해 창을 사용했습니다."
ピカドール
Transliteration: pikadoru
"ピカドールは牛を弱らせるために槍を使いました。"
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