Meaning
boxer
- An athlete who competes in boxing
In a sentence
Il pugile si allena duramente ogni mattina sul ring.
The boxer trains hard every morning in the ring.
Quella pugile ha vinto la medaglia d'oro alle Olimpiadi?
Did that boxer win the gold medal at the Olympics?
Il giovane pugile non ha mai perso un incontro ufficiale.
The young boxer has never lost an official match.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| pugile | singular |
| pugili | plural |
Usage notes
- Takes masculine or feminine articles depending on the person (il pugile, la pugile).
- More formal or technical than boxer, which is also commonly understood in Italian.