artes marciales mixtas
/aɾtes maɾθjales miɡstas/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'cage fighting' is translated into Spanish as artes marciales mixtas.
While the English term 'cage fighting' emphasizes the fenced enclosure, artes marciales mixtas is the standard way to describe the sport of mixed martial arts itself in Spanish.
How do you pronounce it?
/aɾtes maɾθjales miɡstas/
Did you know?
- Fans and commentators often shorten artes marciales mixtas to the acronym AMM, though the English acronym 'MMA' is frequently used even in Spanish-speaking countries.
- The word mixtas is a feminine plural adjective because it must agree with the feminine noun artes, even though the fighters themselves are often men.
- In Spanish sports journalism, a fighter's discipline is often called estilo, meaning 'style', which refers to their specific blend of artes marciales mixtas.
Examples in context
- Me gusta ver la lucha en la jaula, es una forma muy emocionante de combatir.I enjoy watching fights in the cage, it's a very thrilling form of combat.
- Me gusta mucho ver las artes marciales mixtas.I really like watching cage fighting.
- Él entrena artes marciales mixtas todos los días.He trains in cage fighting every day.
- ¿Sabes quién es el campeón de artes marciales mixtas?Do you know who the cage fighting champion is?
Example conversation
Javier and Elena are talking about sports at a cafe.
- JavierElena, ¿quieres ver la pelea de artes marciales mixtas?Elena, do you want to watch the cage fighting fight?
- ElenaNo, prefiero el fútbol.No, I prefer soccer.
- JavierEs una lástima, es muy emocionante.That's a shame, it is very exciting.
- ElenaLo sé, pero es demasiado violento para mí.I know, but it is too violent for me.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
