manoletina

Questions

What does manoletina mean?

A maneuver in which the bull charges behind the bullfighter into his red muleta.

Where does manoletina come from?

Borrowed from Spanish manoletina. Named for Manolete, a Spanish bullfighter

How to pronounce manoletina

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