The capote is the large, heavy cape used by the matador and his assistants in the early parts of the bullfight. It is magenta on one side and yellow an the back. The muleta is the smaller red cape used by the matador during the final act of the bullfight - the faena - resulting in the death of the bull.
The red cape is called a muleta.
it charges at the matador because it is wearing a red cape
The matador challenged the bull to charge at the red cape.
The matador uses either a capote (large magenta cape) or a muleta (smaller red cape) to attract the bull. The motion of the cape is what draws the animal's attention, not the color.
Olé is shouted by the crowd for each pass the matador makes with his cape if he is performing well.
The main performer is the matador whose job it is to kill the bull properly after an artistic performance with the cape - the muleta. Matador is his profession.
There are three 'cloaks' or capes used in a bullfight:Capote - large heavy violet colored cape used to help control the bull's movements.Muleta - the smaller red cape used in the final stage of the bullfight along with the sword.Capa or capote de paseo - the highly decorated cape worn by the matador during the paseo or opening parade
The large and sturdy magenta-colored cape (capote) is made of silk and percale.
Torero is the generic term for anyone involved in the bullfight but matador refers to the man responsible for the artistic cape work and for killing the bull.
Matador means 'one who kills' in reference to the matador being the torrero who kills the bull.
Torero, which means bullfighter.There are three types of toreros, each using a different style or technique:* Matador * Picador* Banderillero === ===
Torero is the generic term for anyone involved in the bullfight but matador refers to the man responsible for the artistic cape work and for killing the bull.