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ring

reen/riŋ/

boxing ring

Also: cuadrilátero
NounmA2
A square boxing ring with blue and red ropes and a white canvas floor.

📝 In Action

Los dos boxeadores subieron al ring para el primer asalto.

A2

The two boxers got into the ring for the first round.

El árbitro les pidió que salieran del ring.

A2

The referee asked them to leave the ring.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • cuadrilátero (boxing ring)
  • lona (canvas (the floor of the ring))

Common Collocations

  • subir al ring – to get in the ring
  • bajar del ring – to get out of the ring
  • el centro del ring – the center of the ring

ring

Also: timbre
NounmA1informal
A golden bell swinging and vibrating to show it is making a sound.

📝 In Action

Esperaba el ring del teléfono, pero nunca llamó.

A2

I was waiting for the phone to ring, but she never called.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • hacer ring – to make a ringing sound

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "ring" in Spanish:

boxing ring→cuadrilátero→ring→timbre→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: ring

Question 1 of 2

If you are watching a boxing match, where are the athletes standing?

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📚 Etymology▼

Borrowed directly from the English word 'ring,' which originally referred to a circle of people watching a fight, even though the modern boxing ring is square.

First recorded: Late 19th century

Cognates (Related words)

French: ringItalian: ring

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I say 'wedding ring' in Spanish?

You should use 'anillo de boda' or 'alianza'. Do not use 'ring', as that only refers to a boxing ring or a phone sound.

Is 'ring' an official Spanish word?

Yes! The Royal Spanish Academy recognizes it as a word used specifically for boxing stages.