Usage Note
Supergallo is a boxing term designating the super bantamweight category (up to 55 kg / 122 lb). It combines super- with gallo ('rooster'), the Spanish name for the bantamweight class, reflecting the tradition of naming weight divisions after birds and animals. It is used mainly in sports journalism and broadcasting.
Examples
"El campeón supergallo defendió su título anoche."
Natural Translation
The super bantamweight champion defended his title last night.
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