Kilo Lingo

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masculine

/bokˈseo/

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Translation

boxing

Word origin

From boxear ('to box'), a borrowing of English 'to box', from 'box' meaning a blow with the fist.

Origin
English
Root
box
English cognates
box, boxing

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralboxeos

Examples

deporte exigente.

Boxing is a very demanding sport.

Practica .

He practises boxing three times a week.

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We watched a boxing match last night.

¿ ?

Do you like professional boxing?

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Boxing taught him discipline and respect.

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