press de banca con barra
/pɾess de banka kon bara/from spelling rules
The English phrase "barbell bench press" is translated into Spanish as press de banca con barra.
This phrase refers to the weightlifting exercise where a person lies on a bench and pushes a barbell upward from the chest. In many gym contexts, speakers often omit con barra and simply say press de banca, as the barbell is the default assumption.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of press de banca (bench press) and con barra (with barbell).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, the term press de pecho is used to refer to the barbell bench press.
Did you know?
- The word banca in this phrase might actually trace its roots back to the Tagalog word bangka, meaning 'canoe' or 'boat'.
- The word banca used in press de banca is a derivative of banco, which refers to both a 'bench' and a financial 'bank'.
- In many Spanish-speaking gyms, you might hear the English word press used as a loanword rather than the Spanish 'presión' or 'empuje'.
Examples in context
- Vamos a hacer un par de series de "press de banca" para trabajar el pecho.Let's do a couple of sets of "press de banca" to work the chest.
- Hoy voy a entrenar el press de banca con barra.Today I am going to train the barbell bench press.
- El press de banca con barra es muy difícil.The barbell bench press is very difficult.
- Necesito mejorar mi técnica en el press de banca con barra.I need to improve my technique in the barbell bench press.
Example conversation
Sofía and Alejandro are at the gym discussing their workout routine.
- Sofía¿Vas a hacer el press de banca con barra hoy?Are you going to do the barbell bench press today?
- AlejandroSí, quiero empezar con el press de banca con barra.Yes, I want to start with the barbell bench press.
- SofíaPerfecto, yo te ayudo con el peso.Perfect, I will help you with the weight.
- AlejandroGracias, Sofía, lo aprecio mucho.Thanks, Sofía, I appreciate it a lot.
