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411 on BULLFIGHTING

What's the 411? This is where we list everything we know about bullfighting. You may see some things referring you to the FAQ, which stands for "Frequently Asked Questions", and is a common term used widely on the internet.We like to use "411", because everyone knows that it stands for "information". And if you didn't know..... now you do.

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What is a Festa? or is it Fiesta?
Bullfighting 101 - FAQ's
Below is a breakdown of terminology for each style of Bullifghting
  • Spanish Style - COMING SOON!
  • Portuguese Style - COMING SOON!
Here's a few simpliefied terms just to get you started
  • Cavaleira - female bullfighter on horseback
  • Cavaleiro - male bullfighter on horseback
  • Rejoneo/Rejoneador- Spanish male bullfighter on horseback
  • Rejonea/Rejoneadora - Spanish female bullfighter on horseback
  • Festa - Festival, Fiesta
  • Ganadaria - Bull Ranch
  • Ganadero - Bull Rancher raising bulls
  • Coudelaria - in Portuguese it means Ranch
  • Ranchero / Rancho - Ranch
  • Agualva - a small village in Terceira on the Azores Island
  • Azores Island - an island located west of mainland Portugal
  • Obrigado - Thank You in Portuguese
  • Muito Obrigado - Thank you very much in Portuguese
  • Gracias - Thank you in Spanish
  • Muchos Gracias - Thank you very much in Spanish
  • Toiros - Bulls
  • VTS - Velcro® Tip Spear
  • Banderillas - long decorated spear/stick used in a bullfight
  • Bloodless Bullfight - No blood drawn -- Bulls do not get killed
  • Cavalos - horses
  • Iberian Horses - Lusitanos and Andalusians / Baroque style mainly used for bullfighting
  • Forcados - a group of 8 men who grab a charging bull
  • Filarmonica - band who plays beautiful music at a bullfight
  • Matador - in Spanish term means "Killer"
  • There are three parts to what the Matador does in the arena:
  • Capote - Pink/Yellow Cape work
  • Banderilla - Long decorated stick/spear
  • Muleta - Red Cape work before the final kill
  • Faena - the kill
  • Bandarillero - Matador/Cavaleiros helper on foot in the arena
Where on your site can I find what you are talking about?
What is 411?

These are the meanings for 3-digit numbers used in the USA telephone system. For foreigners visiting the US, these are important numbers to remember.

  • "411" - Information / Informacion
  • Inquire someone's phone or address listing from a live phone operator
  • "611" - Phone Repair
  • Call this number if you feel that something is wrong with your phone lines (outside or inside). This is NOT to repair the phone receivers.
  • "911" - Emergency / Emergencia
  • for urgent matters ONLY and dials directly to the nearest Police dispatching unit available in your area. But remember..... ONLY use it for extreme emergencies.
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