ring

boxing ring

noun ring Rare

Origin: English loanword.

Also means

ring (general sporting arena)

Usage Note

Ring is an invariable English loanword in Italian — it does not pluralize: due ring (two rings). It is always masculine: il ring. It is used primarily for the raised boxing or wrestling platform; Italian has no native single-word equivalent in common use. In figurative speech salire sul ring means 'to enter the fray' or 'to take on a challenge'.

Examples

"Il pugile è salito sul ring con grande sicurezza."

Natural Translation

The boxer stepped into the ring with great confidence.

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