plaza de toros
plaza de toros
Noun
pl: plazas de toros
This term is a direct loan from Spanish and is used in English specifically to describe the architectural and cultural setting of a bullring. It carries a strong cultural connotation associated with Spanish tradition and the spectacle of the corrida.
Because it is a borrowed phrase, it is typically treated as a singular unit. While it can be pluralized in English as "plazas de toros," it is frequently used as a proper noun or a specific category of venue, maintaining its Spanish structure.
Meanings
Nounplaza de toros
A circular arena specifically designed for bullfighting.
The crowd cheered as the matador entered the plaza de toros.
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