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sparring mate

/ˈspɑːrɪŋ meɪt/

Traducción: Persona con la que se practica boxeo o artes marciales, o, en sentido figurado, alguien con quien se mantienen discusiones o debates amistosos para perfeccionar habilidades.

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/ˈspɑːrɪŋ meɪt/B2informalsport
  • esPersona con la que se practica boxeo o artes marciales, o, en sentido figurado, alguien con quien se mantienen discusiones o debates amistosos para perfeccionar habilidades.

A person with whom one practices boxing or martial arts, or figuratively, someone with whom one engages in friendly arguments or debates to improve skills.

  1. Training partner in combat sportsB2formal

    A person with whom one practices boxing, martial arts, or other combat sports, typically to improve skills and technique.

    escompañero de entrenamiento

    • He has been my sparring mate for five years at the gym.
    • A good sparring mate helps you refine your defense and footwork.
    • She chose a heavier sparring mate to prepare for the championship.
  2. Intellectual or political opponentC1informal

    A person with whom one engages in friendly but challenging debate or argument, often to sharpen one's own views.

    escontincante de debate

    • The senator considered the journalist his best sparring mate during interviews.
    • In the philosophy club, he found a perfect sparring mate for discussing ethics.
    • She enjoys having a sparring mate who challenges her political opinions.