English

A banderillero in traditional costume.

Noun

banderillero ‎(plural banderilleros)

1. (bullfighting) A member of the cuadrilla who uses banderillas.
   • 1959, Tom Lehrer (music), “In Old Mexico”:

     I cheered at the banderilleros’ display / as they stuck the bull in their own clever way […]

Translations

French

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /bɑ̃.de.ʁi.je.ʁo/

Noun

banderillero m ‎(plural banderilleros)

1. (bullfighting) banderillero

Spanish

Etymology

banderilla +‎ -ero

Noun

banderillero m ‎(plural banderilleros)

1. (bullfighting) banderillero
2. (by extension) lackey, lickspittle