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词汇 alternativa
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Definition of alternativa in English:

alternativa

(also alternative)
noun alˌtɛːnəˈtiːvəɒlˌtəːnəˈtiːvə
  • The right or status a novillero or apprentice bullfighter earns which entitles him to compete as a full matador.

Origin

Late 19th century. From Spanish alternativa right or status earned by an apprentice bullfighter entitling him to compete as a full matador, ceremony at which this new status is confirmed, apparently a specific use of alternativa right to hold an office, enjoy a benefice, or exercise a public function in turn with another person or group of people, in turn a specific use of alternativa. The right and ceremony are so called because the young matador is given the right to alternate with full matadors in fights.

Definition of alternativa in US English:

alternativa

(also alternative)
noun
  • The right or status a novillero or apprentice bullfighter earns which entitles him to compete as a full matador.

Origin

Late 19th century. From Spanish alternativa right or status earned by an apprentice bullfighter entitling him to compete as a full matador, ceremony at which this new status is confirmed, apparently a specific use of alternativa right to hold an office, enjoy a benefice, or exercise a public function in turn with another person or group of people, in turn a specific use of alternativa. The right and ceremony are so called because the young matador is given the right to alternate with full matadors in fights.

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