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10 Language-to-English Dictionariescorrida
Pronunciation / Transliteration: /koˈʁi.dɐ/
"A corrida de cavalos começou cedo."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A traditional equestrian event or race featuring powerful horses, characteristic of Iberian cultural heritage.
"The annual festival featured a traditional corida showcasing magnificent horses." - 2
A swift pursuit or rapid movement reminiscent of a cavalry charge.
"They engaged in a swift corida across the open plains."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Portuguese phrase 'cavaludo corrida', combining 'cavaludo' (large horse) and 'corrida' (race, running), reflecting traditional equestrian sports and bullfighting contexts in Iberian culture.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Corida" is said worldwide
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course
Transliteration: /kuʁs/
"La course de chevaux attire beaucoup de spectateurs."
Stierkampf
Transliteration: /ˈstiːɐ̯ˌkampf/
"Der Stierkampf ist eine traditionelle Veranstaltung."
corsa
Transliteration: /ˈkɔr.sa/
"La corsa dei cavalli è stata emozionante."
corrida
Transliteration: /koˈri.ða/
"La corrida de toros es muy popular en algunas regiones."
corrida
Transliteration: /koˈʁi.dɐ/
"A corrida de cavalos começou cedo."
दौड़
Transliteration: daud
"घोड़ों की दौड़ बहुत रोमांचक थी।"
斗牛
Transliteration: dòuniú
"斗牛是一项传统的活动。"
투우
Transliteration: tuu
"그들은 투우 경기를 관람했습니다."
闘牛
Transliteration: tōgyū
"闘牛場には多くの人が集まった。"
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