gimnasio
/ximˈnasjo/masculine
The Spanish word for gym is gimnasio.
gimnasio is a masculine noun used to describe a sporting facility specialized for lifting weights and exercise.
Meaning: sporting facility specialized for lifting weights and exercise (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
When you want to say "to the gym", the preposition a and the masculine article el contract to form al gimnasio.
How do you pronounce it?
/ximˈnasjo/
Did you know?
- In certain contexts, the root of gimnasio is linked to the Greek word for 'naked', as ancient athletes originally exercised without clothing.
- In some Spanish-speaking countries, gimnasio can refer to a high school's physical education class rather than just the building itself.
- Spanish has a specific term gimnasio al aire libre for the outdoor exercise parks with stationary machines found in many city squares.
Examples in context
- Odio ir al gimnasio.I hate going to the gym.Tatoeba #13508941 by Seael, translation #6026637 by Hybrid
- ¿Vas al gimnasio hoy?Are you going to the gym today?Tatoeba #3623479 by SrTortuga, translation #2135459 by CM
- ¿Están en el gimnasio?Are they in the gym?Tatoeba #1410105 by hayastan, translation #307084 by CK
- Me gusta ir al gimnasio todas las mañanas.I like to go to the gym every morning.
- El gimnasio cuenta con excelentes instalaciones.The gym has excellent facilities.
- Hice natación en el centro deportivo esta mañana.I went swimming at the sports center this morning.
- El centro deportivo tiene un gimnasio bien equipado.The sports center has a well-equipped gym.
- Voy al gym todas las tardes para hacer ejercicio.I go to the gym every afternoon to work out.
- Hoy iré al gimnasio a entrenar un poco.Today, I'll go to the gym to train a bit.
- ¿Podrías esperarme en el gimnasio mientras termino la clase?Could you wait for me at the gym while I finish the class?
- ¡Buena suerte en tu próximo entrenamiento!Good luck in your next workout!
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Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are talking about their exercise routine at home.
- JavierEl gimnasio es muy caro.The gym is very expensive.
- SofíaTienes razón, Javier.You are right, Javier.
- Javier¿Prefieres entrenar en casa?Do you prefer training at home?
- SofíaSí, es más cómodo para mí.Yes, it is more comfortable for me.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “gym” translations and entries gimnasio, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries gimnasio, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
