boxeador
/boɡseaˈdoɾ/masculine
The English word "boxer" is translated into Spanish as boxeador.
The term refers to a participant in a boxing match.
Meaning: participant in a boxing match (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The masculine singular form is boxeador. To refer to a female boxer, use the feminine form boxeadora. The plural form of boxeador is boxeadores. If you are referring to a group of female boxers, use the feminine plural form las boxeadoras.
How do you pronounce it?
/boɡseaˈdoɾ/
Did you know?
- While 'boxeador' is the standard term for the athlete, if you are talking about the breed of dog, you should use boxer instead of any Spanish adaptation.
- While boxeador is the standard term for the athlete, you will often hear the word pugilista in formal sports journalism or literature. This term comes from the Latin word for 'fist'.
- In certain Latin American slang, calling someone a boxeador might not refer to their athletic ability, but could be a way to describe someone who is a 'fighter' in a social or verbal argument.
Examples in context
- Mike Tyson es un boxeador.Mike Tyson is a boxer.This sentence is useful for identifying a specific person as a boxeador.Tatoeba #1713304 by marcelostockle, translation #1712900 by Amastan
- El boxeador golpeó fuerte a su oponente.The boxer struck his opponent hard.This sentence describes an action performed by a boxeador.Tatoeba #1349444 by marcelostockle, translation #682089 by Source_VOA
- El boxeador tenía que perder peso para la pelea por el título.The boxer had to lose weight for the title match.This sentence explains a requirement for a boxeador before a match.Tatoeba #1130339 by cueyayotl, translation #33588 by CM
- David siempre quiso ser boxeador profesional.David always wanted to be a professional boxer.
- Ayer vi una pelea de boxeo con dos grandes boxeadores.Yesterday, I watched a boxing match with two great boxers.
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Example conversation
Alejandro and Lucía are talking about a sports documentary.
- AlejandroEse boxeador es muy famoso.That boxer is very famous.
- LucíaSí, es un gran atleta.Yes, he is a great athlete.
- Alejandro¿Quieres ver su próxima pelea?Do you want to watch his next fight?
- LucíaClaro, me encanta el boxeo.Of course, I love boxing.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “boxer” translations and entries boxeador, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
