/fɑˈeɪ.nə/
OriginBorrowed from Spanish faena. Doublet of hacienda and fazenda.
- A series of passes performed by a matador with a muleta or a sword before the kill.
“Faena is the vital third act in which the matador exhibits his skill with the muleta. Tradition requires that during the faena he keep his sword in his right hand, which usually also holds the muleta.”
Formsfaenas(plural)