faena

[fah-ey-nuh]

noun

1. the final third of a bullfight in which the matador uses a muleta and the sword in making the final series of passes preparatory to the kill.

faena

/ faˈena /

noun

1. bullfighting the matador's final series of passes with sword and cape before the kill

Word History and Origins

Origin of faena¹

1925–30; < Spanish: literally, task < Catalan < Latin facienda, neuter plural (taken as feminine singular) of faciendum what is to be done, gerund of facere to do, make; hacienda

Word History and Origins

Origin of faena¹

literally: task, from obsolete Catalan (modern feina ), from Latin facienda things to be done, from facere to do

Example Sentences

Faena Rose is a private social club in Miami Beach focused on art and culture, whose members are vetted by a committee and pay $15,000 initially and another $15,000 annually.

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They get VIP access to the beach club, spa and other amenities at the Faena Miami Beach hotel, and admission to roughly 80 cultural events a year, held in intimate settings for members only.

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“That level of access is really, really compelling,” said Pablo De Ritis, president of Faena Rose.

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Actor and model Cara Delevingne and photographer Sebastián Faena were among the couple’s guests and were featured in the images.

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Model Cara Delevingne and photographer Sebastian Faena were among the guests, while Dior designed the wedding dress.

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