No. 2,467 in Spanish
verónica
"Verónica" is a term in bullfighting referring to a graceful maneuver where the bullfighter swings the cape while standing still.
In a sentence
La plaza estaba llena de espectadores esperando una verónica espectacular durante el evento taurino.
The plaza was crowded with spectators waiting for a spectacular 'verónica' during the bullfighting event.
Here, 'verónica' refers to a specific move in bullfighting where the matador uses the cape to entice the bull.
Verónica caminaba por el parque cuando escuchó a los pájaros cantar.
Verónica was walking through the park when she heard the birds singing.
In this sentence, 'Verónica' is used as a proper name for a person.
La pintura representa a Santa Verónica sosteniendo la tela con el rostro de Cristo estampado.
The painting depicts Saint Veronica holding the cloth with the image of Christ imprinted on it.
Here, 'Verónica' refers to Saint Veronica, a specific religious figure in Christian tradition.
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