buena condición física
/bwena kondiθjon fisika/from spelling rules
The Spanish phrase for "good physical condition" is buena condición física.
This phrase describes the state of being healthy and physically fit. While buena condición física is perfectly correct, it is very common to use the word forma (shape) instead of condición when discussing fitness.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the adjective buena (good), the noun condición (condition) and the adjective física (physical).
Which one should you use?
For example, buena forma física is a common alternative using the word for "shape."
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Latin America, specifically in Mexico and Argentina, the phrase estar en buena condición física is commonly used.
Did you know?
- In sports commentary, the phrase puesta a punto is often used instead of buena condición física to describe an athlete who has reached their peak performance level.
- In some Latin American contexts, being in 'buena condición' can also refer to a person's social or economic status, depending on the context of the conversation.
- Spanish speakers often use the verb estar rather than tener to describe being in buena forma. While English speakers 'have' a good condition, Spanish speakers 'are' in a good shape.
Examples in context
- Él está en buena condición física.He is in good physical condition.This sentence is useful for showing how to state that someone is in buena condición física.Tatoeba #482503 by Eckhardtgabriel, translation #301153 by CK
- Ella tiene una buena condición física.She has a good physical condition.
- Para correr un maratón necesitas buena condición física.To run a marathon you need good physical condition.
Example conversation
Lucía and Javier are talking about their training at the gym.
- Lucía¿Crees que tengo buena condición física?Do you think I have good physical condition?
- JavierSí, Lucía, estás en muy buena condición física.Yes, Lucía, you are in very good physical condition.
- LucíaGracias, me esfuerzo mucho cada día.Thanks, I work hard every day.
- JavierSe nota mucho en tus entrenamientos.It is very noticeable in your workouts.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
