How to Say "Elliptical Cross Trainer" in Spanish

bicicleta elíptica

/biθikleta elibtika/from spelling rules

The English phrase 'elliptical cross trainer' is translated into Spanish as bicicleta elíptica.

This phrase refers to a stationary exercise machine that simulates walking or running without impact on the joints.

Is it said differently in some regions?

In Spain, people often use the term Bici Elíptica to refer to an elliptical cross trainer.

The term bicicleta elíptica literally translates to 'elliptical bicycle', even though the machine is designed to simulate walking or running rather than cycling.
The term bicicleta contains a linguistic hybrid of Latin and Greek, joining the Latin 'bi-' for 'two' with the Greek 'kyklos' for 'circle'.
In some Latin American countries, you may hear máquina elíptica used instead of bicicleta elíptica to avoid the confusion of calling it a bike.

En el gimnasio, me ejercito en la máquina elíptica de entrenamiento para fortalecer mis piernas y brazos.
In the gym, I exercise on the elliptical cross trainer to strengthen my legs and arms.
La elíptica para entrenamiento cruzado es ideal para quemar calorías y mejorar la resistencia cardiovascular.
The elliptical cross trainer is ideal for burning calories and improving cardiovascular endurance.
He comprado una elíptica para hacer ejercicio en casa sin tener que ir al gimnasio.
I have bought an elliptical trainer to exercise at home without having to go to the gym.
La máquina elíptica es mi favorita para hacer cardio y quemar grasa.
The elliptical machine is my favorite for cardio workouts and fat burning.
La bicicleta elíptica es muy buena para las rodillas.
The elliptical cross trainer is very good for the knees.
Voy a usar la bicicleta elíptica en el gimnasio.
I am going to use the elliptical cross trainer at the gym.
Prefiero la bicicleta elíptica antes que la cinta de correr.
I prefer the elliptical cross trainer over the treadmill.

Sofía and Javier are talking at the gym.

Sofía

Javier, ¿sabes usar la bicicleta elíptica?
Javier, do you know how to use the elliptical cross trainer?
Javier

Sí, es muy sencilla de usar.
Yes, it is very simple to use.
Sofía

Prefiero esta máquina que correr en la cinta.
I prefer this machine over running on the treadmill.
Javier

Tienes razón, es mucho más suave.
You are right, it is much smoother.

Sources

IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
Word origins: Wiktionary entries bicicleta, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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