Toro in english
Bull
pronunciation: bʊl part of speech: noun
pronunciation: bʊl part of speech: noun
In gestures
toro = bull.
Example: This article introduces an expert system the purpose of which is propose some candidate bull breeds for a cow to give birth to calves who might have improved properties in the point of eugenics.more:
» a toro pasado = close/lock/shut the barn/stable door after the horse has bolted ; no use crying over spilt/spilled milk .
Example: The drought assistance plan announced today is rather like shutting the stable door after the horse has bolted. Example: It may be no use crying over spilt milk but had the original constitution been more people-driven, perhaps things could have turned out different.» coger el toro por los cuernos = seize + the bull by the horns ; take + the bull by the horns ; grasp + the nettle ; face + Posesivo + fears .
Example: A decade ago, therefore, I decided to seize the bull by the horns and challenge my ethics students not to cheat. Example: The article 'Taking the Bull the the Horns' addresses the educational needs of gifted children in the context of the existing educational system. Example: If libraries are to be made more relevant to the needs of the community, librarians must 'grasp the nettle' and face up to the obstacles in their way. Example: By gathering up courage to face their fears, international contractors operating in China may begin to detect new possibilities of doing business there.» como un toro en una tienda de porcelana = like an elephant in a china shop ; like a bull in a china shop .
Example: Lieberman is conducting himself like an elephant in a china shop and is inflicting strategic damage on Israel's interests. Example: He can really be like a bull in a china shop -- he really lacks tact .» corrida de toros = bullfight .
Example: The religious significance attached to the bullfight, flamenco & Passion Week celebrations in Andalusia, Spain, is examined.» estar fuerte como un toro = be built like the side of a house .
Example: His arms, so long they gave him a greyhound's grace even though he was built like the side of a house.» estar hecho un toro = be built like the side of a house .
Example: His arms, so long they gave him a greyhound's grace even though he was built like the side of a house.» fuerte como un toro = as strong as an ox .
Example: The morning newspaper was an avid supporter of Miller and claimed he was 'as strong as an ox'.» hecho un toro = as strong as an ox .
Example: The morning newspaper was an avid supporter of Miller and claimed he was 'as strong as an ox'.» los toros = bullfighting .
Example: Animal rights campaigners object strongly to bullfighting because they think that the killing of an animal should not be abused for entertainment = Los defensores de los derechos de los animales se oponen firmemente a los toros porque piensan que el maltrato y muerte de un animal no debería usarse como entretenimiento.» más fuerte que un toro = as strong as an ox .
Example: The morning newspaper was an avid supporter of Miller and claimed he was 'as strong as an ox'.» mirar los toros desde la barrera = watch from + the sidelines .
Example: Mühe had to watch from the sidelines as others received credit for the laparoscopic 'revolution'.» plaza de toros = bullring .
Example: Bullrings are often associated with Spain, but they can also be found in neighboring countries and the New World.» tomate huevo de toro = beefsteak tomato [Término del inglés americano y en inglés británico beef tomato] ; beef tomato [Término del inglés británico y en inglés americano beefsteak tomato] .
Example: Left at room temperature, a beefsteak tomato will continue to ripen and develop a deeper and sweeter taste. Example: As the years passed, Vasilis got an expert in growing beef tomatoes.» toro bravo = brave bull ; bullfighting bull .
Example: The greatest of bullfighters have been gored, maimed and killed by brave bulls. Example: Spain is seeing a resurgence of people eating meat from bullfighting bulls, championed by conscious consumers claiming it's of higher quality than farmed meat.» toro castrado = bullock .
Example: A mobile bullock cart library service and a 'barefoot library service' operating in rural areas of the country are also described.» toro de lidia = brave bull ; bullfighting bull .
Example: The greatest of bullfighters have been gored, maimed and killed by brave bulls. Example: Spain is seeing a resurgence of people eating meat from bullfighting bulls, championed by conscious consumers claiming it's of higher quality than farmed meat.» toro embravecido = raging bull .
Example: Frustrations mounting, sweat dripping, and steam coming out of my ears like a raging bull, I have again found myself at the end of my rope.» toro salvaje = raging bull .
Example: Frustrations mounting, sweat dripping, and steam coming out of my ears like a raging bull, I have again found myself at the end of my rope.