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pugilato

boxing

noun poo-jee-LAH-toh Rare

Origin: From Latin 'pugil' (boxer, fighter with fists).

Usage Note

Pugilato is the formal Italian word for the sport of boxing. In everyday speech Italians also use the feminine English loanword la boxe (invariable). Pugilato is the term used in official sports federation contexts (Federazione Pugilistica Italiana). A boxer is un pugile.

Examples

"Il pugilato richiede forza, velocità e disciplina."

Natural Translation

Boxing requires strength, speed, and discipline.

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