Spanish word

boxeo

Pronunciation

IPA/bokˈseo/

Meaning

  • masculine nounboxing

Example

El boxeo es un deporte popular.

Boxing is a popular sport.

Illustration for boxeo (boxing)

More examples

Mi hermano practica boxeo tres veces a la semana.

My brother practices boxing three times per week.

Core concept

Two gloved fighters exchanging punches inside a roped ring.

Common phrases

  • practicar boxeo

    practice boxing

  • clase de boxeo

    boxing lesson

  • campeonato de boxeo

    boxing championship

Similar words

lucha: Physical contest where opponents use strength and technique, often including grappling.
combate: Confrontation fought to settle a dispute and produce a decisive winner.
deporte de combate: Category of sports featuring direct one-on-one contests decided by striking or grappling.

Definition in Spanish

Deporte de combate en el que dos personas con guantes se enfrentan sobre un ring, golpeando y defendiendo según reglas para ganar por puntos o por nocaut.

Word origin

Borrowed from English box/boxing with the Spanish noun-forming suffix -eo, creating boxeo to name the sport.

Usage tips

  • Boxeo refers to the organized sport (practicar boxeo, ver boxeo); a private or street fight is pelea or lucha.

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