nocaut

knockout

noun noh-KAWT Rare

Origin: Borrowed from English 'knockout'.

Usage Note

Nocaut is a Spanish phonetic adaptation of the English 'knockout' used in boxing. It is also written noqueado (as a past participle meaning 'knocked out'). The verb form noquear ('to knock out') is standard in sports reporting across Latin America. In Spain, the English abbreviation 'KO' is often preferred.

Examples

"El boxeador ganó por nocaut en el tercer asalto."

Natural Translation

The boxer won by knockout in the third round.

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