Toro

Toro

Refers to the bullfight or the bullfighting event as a whole. It is the common term used for the entire show held at the arena (in Mexico, bullfighting is a traditional cultural spectacle usually referred to in the plural as 'los toros').

Last Sunday we went to the toros and the atmosphere at the arena was incredible.

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Méxicoby AnónimoFebruary 21, 2015

Score:+13

Toro

A term used in Cuba for a saltwater fish with two spines over its eyes that look like a bull's horns (commonly known in English as a cowfish). It is known for its hard, boxy bone structure.

The fisherman brought a toro on the string, but he says you need to know how to cook it because it is very bony.

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Cubaby AnónimoJune 23, 2025

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Toro

A name used in rural Mexico for a specific wild shrub, Faramea odorantissima.

Be careful when you are clearing the land because there are a couple of Toro bushes that I want to keep.

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Méxicoby AnónimoJune 26, 2015

Score:+8

Toro

A common name for the wild shrub Faramea odorantissima, typical of the rural Puerto Rican landscape.

We had to clear a path through the brush because there was too much toro blocking the way to the river.

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Puerto Ricoby Boricua del BarrioJune 23, 2015

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Toro

Used to describe someone who shows exceptional guts and is not intimidated by tough or dangerous situations. It refers to a person who faces challenges with great grit and willpower (drawing on the image of a bull's strength and bravery).

That kid is such a Toro, he went into that sketchy neighborhood all by himself to get back the bike they stole from him.

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Colombiaby Parcero PaisaAugust 17, 2026

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Toro

A Haitian drink that was very popular in the Dominican Republic because it got you buzzed easily. It was eventually banned because it was giving people fainting spells or seizures. (A colmadon is a large neighborhood store that serves as a social hub for drinking).

Man, let's go to the colmadon to drink a couple of Toro.

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• #alcohol
• #romo
• #cleren
• #haiti
• #lava-gallo
• #kleren
• #bebida-haitiana
• #laba-gallo

República Dominicanaby AnónimoApril 10, 2008

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Toro

A slang term for someone who is exceptionally skilled or outperforms everyone else, similar to calling someone a beast or a pro.

Victor runs faster than Pedro, that guy is a Toro!

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• #vacano
• #montro
• #matatán
• #bueno
• #caballo
• #experto

República Dominicanaby AnónimoJune 1, 2007

Score:-1