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?

Learn more about different type of Fiestas/Festas Spanish Fiesta Brava by Mario Carrion

Bullfighting 101 - FAQ's

Mexico & Spain Bullfights - Spanish Style Portugal Bullfights - Portuguese Style What is a California Bloodless Bullfight? -- Portuguese Style Do's and Dont's at a bullfight - Common Etiquette & Courtesy What is a Portuguese Tourada a Corda? What is a Cavaliero and a Cavaleira?

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?

About Us - Who is Ranch Cardoso? Where did they originate? Agualva, Terceira Articles and other interesting tidbits from various writers article on Ranch Cardoso articles from various writers Filarmonica - Portuguese bands Bloodless Bullfights - Videos, Photo Gallery, Info, and more Calendar - Events and Schedules (Bullfighting & Festas) Cavaleiros/Cavaleiras - Bullfighters on Horseback Cavalos - Bullfighting Horses Forcados - Various groups from California, Portugal, Mexico Ganadarias/Ganaderos - Bull Breeders/Owners Matadors / Matadores / Novilleros - Bullfighters on Foot SiteMap - Index/Page listing of our website

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.