English

Alternative forms

• tae kwon do

Noun

taekwondo ‎(uncountable)

1. A martial arts form which originated in Korea known for its elaborate kicking techniques. The sparring aspect is a recognised Olympic sport.

Translations

Portuguese

Noun

taekwondo m (uncountable)

1. Alternative spelling of tae kwon do

Spanish

Etymology

Borrowing from Korean 태권도 (跆拳道, taegwondo).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /taj.ˈkon.do/

Noun

taekwondo m ‎(uncountable)

1. taekwondo

Derived terms

• taekwondista

References

• “taekwondo” in Diccionario de la lengua española, Vigésima segunda edición, Real Academia Española, 2001.