This is the 11911th most frequent Portuguese word.
pugilista
Boxer; a person who practices boxing.
Here, 'pugilista' is used as a noun referring to a professional athlete specialized in boxing.
O pugilista venceu o campeonato pelo segundo ano consecutivo.
The boxer won the championship for the second consecutive year.
In this sentence, 'pugilista' is again a noun describing someone who practices boxing, with an emphasis on their youth and potential for improvement.
Apesar de sua técnica apurada, o jovem pugilista ainda precisa melhorar sua resistência.
Despite his refined technique, the young boxer still needs to improve his endurance.
Here, 'pugilistas' is used in its plural form to refer collectively to individuals specialized in boxing, highlighting their role in a non-competitive setting.