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sparring partner

/ˈspɑːrɪŋ ˌpɑːrtnər/

Tradução: Pessoa com quem se treina ou se debate regularmente, geralmente em esportes como boxe ou artes marciais, ou em contextos intelectuais ou profissionais.

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/ˈspɑːrɪŋ ˌpɑːrtnər/B2informalsport
  • ptPessoa com quem se treina ou se debate regularmente, geralmente em esportes como boxe ou artes marciais, ou em contextos intelectuais ou profissionais.

A person with whom one regularly practices or debates, typically in sports like boxing or martial arts, or in intellectual or professional contexts.

  1. Boxing practice partnerB2formal

    A person with whom a boxer practices, typically to improve skills and technique without serious injury.

    ptparceiro de sparring

    • He trained with his sparring partner every morning.
    • A good sparring partner helps you refine your footwork.
    • The champion chose a new sparring partner for the upcoming fight.
  2. Intellectual or debate opponentB2informal

    A person with whom one engages in friendly but challenging arguments or discussions to sharpen one's own views or skills.

    ptInterlocutor de debates

    • She is my favorite sparring partner in philosophy debates.
    • He acts as a sparring partner for the politician's speech rehearsals.
    • They were intellectual sparring partners, always challenging each other's ideas.