Etymology

faena

fa·e·na
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Today it means: A series of passes performed by a matador with a muleta or a sword before the kill. Full definition →

Spanish faena
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  1. Spanish · borrowed fromfaena
  2. English todayfaena

Borrowed from Spanish faena. Doublet of hacienda and fazenda.

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