bull

• Sustantivo con varios significados, entre ellos un macho bovino adulto no castrado; un hombre grande y fuerte; un inversor optimista que espera una subida de precios en el mercado; el centro de una diana; o una bula papal oficial.

A noun with multiple meanings, including an uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle; a large, strong man; an investor with an optimistic market outlook who expects prices to rise; the center of a target; or a formal papal proclamation.

1. Adult male cattleA2formal

   An uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle, typically used for breeding.

   Toro

   • The bull stood in the middle of the field.
   • Farmers often keep a bull for breeding purposes.
   • The bull charged when it saw the red flag.

2. Strong manB1informal

   A large, strong, and heavyset man.

   Hombre fuerte y corpulento

   • He's a bull of a man, built like a wrestler.
   • The bouncer was a huge bull who intimidated everyone.
   • She hired a bull to help move the heavy furniture.

   Sinónimosbeefcakebruiserhulkmusclemanstalwarttank

3. Nonsense or unacceptable behaviorB2slangamerican

   Obscene words for unacceptable behavior; nonsense or rubbish.

   Tonterías o comportamiento inaceptable

   • That's a load of bull; he never said that.
   • Don't give me that bull about being late.
   • I can't stand his bull anymore.

   Sinónimosbollocksbullshitcraphorseshitshit

   Antónimosfactsensetruth

4. B2informal

   A serious and ludicrous blunder or mistake.

   Metedura de pata

   • He made a bull in his speech by forgetting the main point.
   • That was a real bull; you should have checked the facts.
   • The politician's comment was a bull that cost him votes.

   Sinónimosblunderbonergaffehowlermistakeslip

5. C1slangamerican

   Uncomplimentary terms for a policeman.

   Policía (despectivo)

   • The bulls showed up and broke up the party.
   • Watch out, the bulls are patrolling this area.
   • He got arrested by the bulls for speeding.

   Sinónimoscopcopperflatfootfuzzpig

6. Optimistic investorB2formalbusiness

   An investor with an optimistic market outlook who expects prices to rise and buys now for resale later.

   Inversor alcista

   • The bull market encouraged many to invest heavily.
   • He is a bull who believes stocks will double next year.
   • Bulls are buying shares in anticipation of growth.

   Antónimosbearshort

• Verbo que significa abrirse paso empujando o forzando algo, y también hablar de manera jactanciosa o agresiva.

A verb used to indicate the act of pushing or forcing one's way through, or to talk boastfully or aggressively.

1. B2informal

   To push or force one's way through something with strength or determination.

   Abriéndose paso a la fuerza

   • He bulled his way through the crowded market.
   • The protesters bulled past the security guards.
   • She bulled the heavy door open with her shoulder.

   Sinónimosbulldozeelbowforcepushshovethrust

2. Raise stock pricesC1formalbusiness

   To attempt to raise the price of stocks or securities through speculative buying.

   Especular al alza

   • Investors bulled the market by purchasing large quantities of shares.
   • The hedge fund manager bulled the tech stocks aggressively.
   • They bulled the price of oil futures to record highs.

   Sinónimosboostinflateramprun up

   Antónimosbear

3. Speak insincerelyC1slang

   To talk in a boastful, exaggerated, or dishonest manner; to bluff or bullshit.

   Decir tonterías o fanfarronear

   • Stop bulling me with your fake stories.
   • He bulled his way through the interview with confidence.
   • She bulled about her achievements to impress the boss.

   Sinónimosbluffboastbragbullshitexaggeratelieprevaricate

   Antónimosconfesssubstantiatetestifyverify

4. Advance in priceC1formalbusiness

   To increase in price or value, especially in financial markets.

   Subir (en bolsa)

   • The stock bulled by 15% after the earnings report.
   • Commodity prices bulled due to supply shortages.
   • The market bulled sharply in the afternoon trading session.

   Sinónimosadvanceclimbincreaserallyrisesoarsurge

   Antónimosbeardeclinedropfallsinkslump

Variantes phrasalbull through