Inklingo

boxeador

bok-seh-ah-DOR/bokseaˈðoɾ/

boxeador means boxer in Spanish (a person who participates in the sport of boxing).

boxer

Also: prizefighter
NounmA2
General
A person wearing red boxing gloves and athletic gear standing inside a boxing ring.

📝 In Action

El boxeador se está preparando para el gran combate de mañana.

A2

The boxer is preparing for the big fight tomorrow.

Mi tío era un boxeador muy famoso en los años ochenta.

B1

My uncle was a very famous boxer in the eighties.

Un boxeador profesional debe seguir una dieta muy estricta.

B2

A professional boxer must follow a very strict diet.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • púgil (pugilist/fighter)
  • luchador (fighter/wrestler)

Antonyms

  • pacifista (pacifist)

Common Collocations

  • boxeador profesionalprofessional boxer
  • boxeador de peso pesadoheavyweight boxer
  • boxeador amateuramateur boxer

Idioms & Expressions

  • salvado por la campanaTo be saved from a difficult situation at the last moment, just like a boxer is saved by the round ending.

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "boxeador" in Spanish:

boxerprizefighter

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: boxeador

Question 1 of 3

How would you say 'He is a professional boxer' in Spanish?

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👥 Word Family
boxear(to box)Verb
boxeo(boxing (the sport))Noun
boxeadora(female boxer)Noun
🎵 Rhymes
📚 Etymology

Derived from the Spanish verb 'boxear', which comes from the English word 'box'. The suffix '-ador' was added to denote the person performing the action.

First recorded: 19th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: boxerFrench: boxeur

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can 'boxeador' refer to a woman?

No, 'boxeador' is specifically masculine. To refer to a female boxer, you must use 'boxeadora'.

Is 'boxeador' the same as a 'luchador'?

Not exactly. A 'boxeador' only uses their fists in a ring, whereas a 'luchador' usually refers to a wrestler or a general fighter.

How do I say 'Boxer dog' in Spanish?

The dog breed is referred to as 'bóxer' (plural: bóxeres), which sounds like the English word.