LA JERGA TAURINA EN EL ESPAÑOL

This paper makes a brief analysis of the influence which the specialized language of bullfighting has had along the years upon common Spanish vocabulary. Due to the considerable importance of this popular tradition in Spanish society, a great number of words and expressions from this area have become widely used in daily conversations. In this respect, we have gathered some of the most commonly used terms, classified them in thematic groups and explained their use both in specialized context and in general language.