boxeo
“boxeo” means “boxing” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
boxing
Also: pugilism
📝 In Action
El boxeo requiere mucha disciplina y entrenamiento.
A2Boxing requires a lot of discipline and training.
Mi deporte favorito para ver es el boxeo.
A1My favorite sport to watch is boxing.
Compramos boletos para la pelea de boxeo del sábado.
B1We bought tickets for Saturday's boxing match.
I box
Also: I spar
📝 In Action
Yo boxeo todos los martes en el gimnasio.
A2I box every Tuesday at the gym.
Yo no boxeo profesionalmente, solo como hobby.
B1I don't box professionally, just as a hobby.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: boxeo
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'boxeo' as the name of the sport?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
'Boxeo' is a modern word borrowed from the English word 'box' (meaning to hit or fight with fists), combined with the common Spanish suffix '-eo', which indicates an action or the result of an action (like 'paseo' from 'pasar').
First recorded: 19th century (as the sport gained popularity)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'boxeo' only used for professional fighting?
No. 'Boxeo' refers to the sport in general. You can use it to talk about professional matches, amateur fights, or even just boxing training (entrenamiento de boxeo).