How to Say "bout" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “bout” is “ataque” — use 'ataque' when referring to a sudden, short period of intense activity, often a medical episode like a coughing fit, or a sudden emotional outburst..
ataque
/ah-TAH-keh//aˈtake/
Examples
Le dio un ataque de risa y no podía parar.
He had a fit of laughter and couldn't stop.
Le dio un ataque de tos en medio de la reunión.
He had a coughing fit in the middle of the meeting.
Tuvo un ataque de pánico antes de su presentación.
She had a panic attack before her presentation.
Después de escuchar el chiste, me dio un ataque de risa.
After hearing the joke, I had a laughing fit.
Using 'de' to Specify
To say what kind of 'fit' it is, you just add 'de' plus the noun describing it. For example, 'ataque de tos' (fit of coughing) or 'ataque de pánico' (fit of panic).
combate
/kom-BAH-teh//komˈbate/
Examples
El combate de boxeo fue muy emocionante.
The boxing match was very exciting.
El combate de boxeo terminó en el segundo asalto.
The boxing match ended in the second round.
La organización lidera el combate contra la pobreza infantil.
The organization leads the struggle against child poverty.
Hubo un breve combate entre las tropas enemigas.
There was a brief battle between the enemy troops.
Masculine Noun
Even though it ends in '-e', 'combate' is always a masculine noun, so you must use 'el' or 'un' before it.
Ataque vs. Combate
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