burpees
/buɾpees/from spelling rules
The English term 'burpees' is used in Spanish as burpees.
The English term 'Burpees' is widely understood by Spanish speakers.
How do you pronounce it?
/buɾpees/
Did you know?
- Because burpee is an imported English term, its gender is not fixed by tradition. While most gym-goers treat it as masculine, 'los burpees', a person might occasionally refer to 'las burpees' if they are mentally categorizing them as 'las series' (the sets) or 'las repeticiones' (the repetitions).
- The rise of burpees in Spanish-speaking countries is linked to the global popularity of CrossFit, which imported the English terminology rather than translating it.
- If you are in a traditional Spanish-speaking physical education class rather than a modern CrossFit gym, you might never hear the word burpees at all. Instead, a teacher might instruct you to perform flexiones con salto, focusing on the movement's mechanics rather than its name.
Examples in context
- Hoy hice 10 burpees durante mi rutina de ejercicio.Today, I did 10 burpees during my workout routine.
- Lagartijas combinadas con salto son un gran ejercicio para trabajar todo el cuerpo.Combined push-ups with jumps are a great exercise to work the entire body.
- Hice cincuenta burpees esta mañana.I did fifty burpees this morning.
- Los burpees son muy agotadores.Burpees are very exhausting.
- No me gustan los burpees en mi rutina.I don't like burpees in my routine.
Example conversation
Sofía and Daniel are at the gym finishing a workout.
- Sofía¿Cuántos burpees hiciste, Daniel?How many burpees did you do, Daniel?
- DanielHice treinta burpees muy rápido.I did thirty burpees very fast.
- Sofía¡Eres muy fuerte!You are very strong!
- DanielGracias, pero estoy muy cansado.Thanks, but I am very tired.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
