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Valor y al toro ??

Valor y al toro ??

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In Zafón's "Sombra del viento", Fermín is speaking to Daniel saying:

--La madred naturaleza es una grandísima furcia, ésa es la triste realidad --dijo-- . Valor y al toro.

What does the author mean here other than the literal translation of the words?

Thank you very much.

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updated Jan 10, 2012
posted by gmyers4

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Literally - Have courage and face the bull!

Maybe - Face your fears ... don't run from your fears ... Face up to it!

Suggestions, anyone?

updated Jan 10, 2012
posted by patch
Perfect, Patrick. :) - cogumela, Jan 10, 2012
Good job, Patch! - MLucie, Jan 10, 2012
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It seems to me that its trying to say "face your fears or move on, that is the sad reality." That's only a rough translation however.

updated Jan 10, 2012
posted by KirstenMalli