lidia

[lid-ee-uh, lee-thyah]

noun

plural

lidias 

1. (in bullfighting) one section of a corrida, comprising the action that takes place from the entrance of the bull to the time it is killed and dragged from the arena by mules.

Word History and Origins

Origin of lidia¹

1890–95; < Spanish: bullfight

Example Sentences

Céspedes found his Lidia in newcomer Tamara Cortés.

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The weather service also said debris flows were likely in recent burn areas, including in the Eaton, Bridge, Franklin, Hughes and Lidia burn scars.

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Lidia, a 58-year-old historian, said she came to pay tribute to her great-grandfather who was killed there.

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"To prevent this from happening again, we need to bring this matter to an end," Lidia said.

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Lidia Aviles, 38, from Brussels, said passengers were not allowed to leave the train for hours due to security concerns regarding people standing near the rails.

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