Capeadores

/kæpeɪəˈdɔrɛz/ noun

Definition

Plural of capeador; multiple bullfighters who specialize in working with the cape.

Etymology

Spanish plural of 'capeador,' using the standard Spanish plural ending -es.

Kelly Says

In bullfighting tradition, young capeadores start their careers working only with the cape before ever touching a sword, sometimes practicing for years to master the complex movements that define the sport.

Ethical Language Guidance

Gender History

Plural of capeador; masculine default obscures female practitioners and perpetuates gender invisibility in occupational naming.

Inclusive Usage

Use 'capeadores y capeadoras' or 'cape workers' to acknowledge all genders in the profession.

Inclusive Alternatives

["cape workers","capeworkers","capeadores y capeadoras"]

Empowerment Note

Women practitioners of cape work should be visibly named and counted in occupational records and history.

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