Dangerous Injuries in Spanish Bullfighting

May 5, 2026, 20:42
EuropeSports

Introduction

Many bullfighters in Spain had bad accidents recently. One man died.

Main Body

Alberto Duran is 36 years old. A bull hurt him in a competition. He had two operations in the hospital. Now he is stable. Other men had bad injuries in Seville. Andres Roca Rey had a big cut on his leg. Morante de la Puebla had a very painful injury in his body. Ricardo Ortiz was 51 years old. He worked with bulls in Malaga. He died from his injuries. Spain has 1,500 bullfights every year. Some people love this old art. Other people say it is cruel.

Conclusion

Many men are in the hospital. Bullfighting is still very dangerous and many people dislike it.

Learning

🛠️ Word-Building: Describing Problems

In this text, we see words that describe bad things. To reach A2, you need to describe problems simply.

The 'Pain' Scale

  • Bad → General problem
  • Painful → It hurts
  • Dangerous → It can hurt you
  • Cruel → It is mean/bad

⏳ Time & Age

Look at how we talk about people:

  • "Alberto Duran is 36 years old."
  • "Ricardo Ortiz was 51 years old."

The Rule: Use IS for people who are alive now. $ Use WAS for people who are not here or for things in the past.

📍 Where things happen

Notice the word IN:

  • In Spain (Country)
  • In a competition (Event)
  • In the hospital (Building)
  • In Seville (City)

Tip: Use "in" for cities, countries, and rooms.

Vocabulary Learning

dangerous (adj.)
Risking harm or injury
Example:The road was dangerous after the storm.
injuries (n.)
Physical harm or wounds
Example:The accident caused many injuries.
bullfighting (n.)
A sport involving bulls
Example:Bullfighting is a traditional event in Spain.
Spain (n.)
A country in Europe
Example:Many tourists visit Spain every year.
bullfighters (n.)
People who fight bulls
Example:Bullfighters wear bright costumes.
accidents (n.)
Unplanned harmful events
Example:Road accidents can be very serious.
hospital (n.)
A place where sick people are treated
Example:She was taken to the hospital after the fall.
stable (adj.)
Not changing or steady
Example:His condition is now stable.
cut (n.)
A wound made by a sharp object
Example:He had a cut on his leg.
painful (adj.)
Causing pain
Example:The injury was very painful.
art (n.)
Creative expression using skill
Example:Many people consider bullfighting an art.
cruel (adj.)
Harsh and unkind
Example:Some say the sport is cruel.