Noun
/suˈmo/
"Sumo" is a Spanish word that is used relatively frequently in both oral and written contexts. It is often used in a general sense.
Me encanta ver los torneos de sumo en Japón.
Translation: I love watching sumo tournaments in Japan.
El sumo es un deporte muy tradicional en la cultura japonesa.
Translation: Sumo is a very traditional sport in Japanese culture.
"Estirar la soga más que la cuenta" - To push one's luck
- Pedro estiraba la soga más que la cuenta pidiendo aumento de sueldo.
Translation: Pedro was pushing his luck by asking for a raise.
"Darle sumo cuidado a algo" - To pay close attention to something
- Daba sumo cuidado a su jardín para que las plantas estuvieran siempre bellas.
Translation: He paid close attention to his garden to ensure the plants were always beautiful.
"Con sumo gusto" - Willingly, with great pleasure
- Aceptó la invitación a la fiesta con sumo gusto.
Translation: He accepted the party invitation willingly.
The word "sumo" comes from the Japanese "sumou" (相撲), which is a style of wrestling and the national sport of Japan.