Bullfight

Pronunciation: /ˈbʊlˌfaɪt/

Definitions of bullfight

noun a public spectacle in which a bull is fought by a matador in a specially built arena for the entertainment of the spectators

Example Sentences

A1 I watched a bullfight on TV.

A2 In Spain, bullfights are a popular form of entertainment.

B1 Some people consider bullfighting to be a cruel sport.

B2 The tradition of bullfighting has deep roots in Spanish culture.

C1 The controversy surrounding bullfighting continues to spark debates among animal rights activists.

C2 Despite its cultural significance, many countries have banned bullfighting due to ethical concerns.

Examples of bullfight in a Sentence

formal Bullfight is a traditional spectacle in Spain where a matador faces a bull in a ring.

informal Have you ever been to a bullfight? It's quite the experience.

slang Some people find bullfights to be cruel and unnecessary.

figurative Facing a difficult challenge can sometimes feel like being in a bullfight.

Grammatical Forms of bullfight

• plural: bullfights
• comparative: more bullfighting
• superlative: most bullfighting
• present tense: bullfight
• future tense: will bullfight
• perfect tense: has bullfought
• continuous tense: is bullfighting
• singular: bullfight
• positive degree: bullfight
• infinitive: to bullfight
• gerund: bullfighting
• participle: bullfighting

Origin and Evolution of bullfight

First Known Use: 1700 year

Language of Origin: Spanish

Story behind the word: The word 'bullfight' originated from the Spanish word 'corrida de toros', which translates to 'running of the bulls'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the traditional Spanish spectacle of bullfighting, the word 'bullfight' has evolved to encompass similar events in other countries and cultures, as well as metaphorical uses to describe any intense or confrontational situation.