noun
- Plural of banderillero; bullfighters who plant barbed sticks (banderillas) in a bull's neck and shoulders during a bullfight.
Usage: Spanish origin; used in bullfighting contexts; plural form
Examples
- The banderilleros entered the arena with their colorful banderillas ready.
- During the second act, the banderilleros demonstrated their skill and bravery.
- The crowd applauded as the banderilleros executed their precise movements.
- In traditional Spanish bullfighting, banderilleros play a crucial role before the matador's final act.