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supergallos

super bantamweight

noun soo-pehr-GAH-yohs Rare

Usage Note

Supergallos is the Spanish boxing term for the super bantamweight division (fighters up to 55.3 kg / 122 lb). It is a compound of super- and gallosgallo literally means 'rooster' and is the Spanish name for the bantamweight class. Learners will encounter this word only in sports journalism contexts; it is rarely used outside boxing coverage.

Examples

"El combate de supergallos fue emocionante."

Natural Translation

The super bantamweight bout was exciting.

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