English Explanatory Dictionary

faena

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A series of passes performed by a matador with a muleta or a sword before the kill.

Pronunciation

/fɑˈeɪ.nə/

Word forms

faena faenas

Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish faena. Doublet of hacienda and fazenda.

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