Bullfighting

Bullfighting or tauromachy (Spanish toreo, corrida de toros or tauromaquia; Portuguese tourada, corrida de touros or tauromaquia) is a sport that involves, most of the time, professional performers (generally called in Spanish toreros or matadores) who execute various formal moves with the goal of appearing graceful and confident, while masterful over the bull itself; these maneuvers are performed at close range, concluding (in Spanish-style bullfighting) with the death of the bull by a well-placed sword thrust as the finale.

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Spanish - Portuguese - Sport - Matador - Bull - Death - Sword

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It is a ritual spectacle that is usually designated a sport, although there is no scoring or competition between human participants. Although there is a significant degree of skill and danger involved, the bulls are often physically compromised before or during the match.

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Ritual - Sport

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The practice generates heated controversy in many areas of the world, including Spain where Bullfighting was born.

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Controversy - Spain

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