encierro
El encierro de los toros es una tradición peligrosa.
The penning of the bulls is a dangerous tradition.
The act of enclosing or confining animals, especially bulls in a bullring.
Los toreros participan en el encierro antes de la corrida.
The bullfighters participate in the penning before the bullfight.
Most commonly associated with the Running of the Bulls in Pamplona.
A place where animals are confined, especially bulls before a bullfight.
El encierro está lleno de toros nerviosos.
The pen is full of nervous bulls.
A situation or place where someone is confined or trapped.
Me siento en un encierro emocional.
I feel trapped emotionally.
Used metaphorically to describe emotional or psychological confinement.
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Cultural Context
In Spanish culture, 'encierro' is strongly linked to bullfighting traditions, especially in Pamplona.
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Bullfighting Context
When referring to bullfighting, 'encierro' specifically means the penning of bulls before the event.
Word Origin
From the verb 'encerrar' (to enclose), from Latin 'in' (in) + 'claudere' (to close).
Usage Notes
The term is most commonly associated with bullfighting traditions, particularly the Running of the Bulls in Pamplona, Spain.