el torito
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torito

el torito(
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A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. little bull
Ese torito es chiquito pero bien bravo.That little bull is small but ferocious.
2. (insect)
Regionalism used in South America: Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, and Venezuela
(South America)
a. rhinoceros beetle
No me importan otros insectos, pero los toritos me dan miedo.Other insects don't bother me, but I am afraid of rhinoceros beetles.
3. (game)
Regionalism used in Spain
(Spain)
a. tag
Los niños estuvieron jugando torito en el recreo.The kids were playing tag during recess.
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