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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