ginnastica
/d͡ʒinˈnas.ti.ka/feminine
The English phrase 'gymnastics' is translated into Italian as ginnastica.
The word ginnastica refers to the sport. To express the idea of practicing the sport or exercising, use the verb fare with it, as in fare ginnastica.
Meaning: a sport (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
ginnastica is a feminine singular noun. It does not take a plural form when you are referring to the sport.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /dʒinˈnas.ti.ka/. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the 2nd syllable.
Did you know?
- The word ginnastica is the root for ginnasio, which in Italy refers to a high school for students aged 11 to 19 rather than a place to exercise.
- The root of ginnastica comes from the Greek word gymnos, meaning 'naked', because ancient athletes trained without clothes.
- While English speakers often go to the 'gym' to lift weights, an Italian person might say they are going to the palestra, which refers to the physical room or building.
Examples in context
- È tempo di ginnastica!It's time for gymnastics!Tatoeba #9753924 by Guybrush88, translation #9352973 by DJ_Saidez
- Fai un po' di ginnastica.Do a little gymnastics!Tatoeba #1428979 by Guybrush88, translation #2266477 by MethodGT
- Mary fa ginnastica ritmica.Mary practices rhythmic gymnastics.This sentence shows how to specify rhythmic gymnastics using ginnastica.Tatoeba #3441395 by Guybrush88, translation #2962677 by astyng
- Mi piace praticare ginnasticaI enjoy practicing gymnastics.
- La ginnastica artistica richiede grande coordinamentoArtistic gymnastics requires great coordination.
- La ginnastica ritmica è caratterizzata da eleganza e graziaRhythmic gymnastics is characterized by elegance and grace.
- Sono appassionato/appassionata di ginnasticaI am passionate about gymnastics.
- Fai ginnastica?Do you do gymnastics?
Example conversation
Matteo and Sofia are talking about their fitness routines.
- MatteoSofia, pratichi la ginnastica in palestra?Sofia, do you practice gymnastics at the gym?
- SofiaSì, faccio ginnastica due volte a settimana.Yes, I do gymnastics twice a week.
- MatteoÈ un esercizio molto impegnativo.It is a very demanding exercise.
- SofiaÈ vero, ma mi piace molto.That's true, but I like it a lot.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “gymnastics” translations and entries ginnastica, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
