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tienta

noun
tien·​ta | \ tēˈentÉ™\
plural -s

Definition of tienta

: a test of the spirit and keenness of young bulls and heifers to determine their fitness for the ring or for breeding

called also tentadero

History and Etymology for tienta

Spanish, literally, test, probe, from tentar to touch, test, probe, from Latin temptare, tentare to touch, feel, attempt, tempt

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