A TOREADOR is a Spanish bullfighter, a professional who participates in the traditional spectacle of bullfighting. The term is derived from the Spanish verb torear, which means 'to bullfight' or 'to work with bulls'. Bullfighting is a traditional sport in Spain and other parts of the world, and the TOREADOR is the main figure in the spectacle. The TOREADOR is responsible for facing the bull in the ring and performing various maneuvers to control the animal.