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Glossary


Asta:

Horn.

Banderillero:

junior bullfighter. Each matador has 3 Banderilleros acting on the first and the second third of the run.

Capote:

Cape

Cuadrilla:

Bullfighter's team

Estocada:

thrust

Lidiar:

The act of fighting the bull 

Novillada:

The swordsman are bullfighters on foot who have not yet received the title of Matador de Toros. The animals used in this case are Novillos, 2 years younger than the bulls

Rejónes :

Bullfighting on horse back.

Traje de luces:

Bullfighter's  clothing.

Paseíllo:

Opening procession

Zaíno:

Bull  completely black.