gimnasia
/ximˈnasja/feminine
Gymnastics is translated into Spanish as gimnasia. Wiktionary also lists gimnástica.
Meaning: a sport (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| gimnasia | /ximˈnasja/ | feminine |
| gimnástica | /ximˈnastika/ | feminine |
The word refers to the sport of gymnastics. To be specific about different types of the sport, you should add an adjective to the noun. For example, use gimnasia rítmica for rhythmic gymnastics and gimnasia artística for artistic gymnastics.
Which one should you use?
The form gimnasia is the standard term used for the sport. The form gimnástica is an incorrect form in modern Spanish.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the term gimnasia deportiva is used to refer to artistic gymnastics.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun is feminine.
How do you pronounce it?
/ximˈnasja/
What mistakes should you avoid?
Do not use gimnástica, as it is not a correct form in modern Spanish. Instead, use gimnasia.
Did you know?
- The word gimnasia shares a root with the English word 'gymnasium', both descending from the Ancient Greek 'gymnasion', meaning 'place to exercise naked'.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, hacer gimnasia can refer to general physical exercise or a workout, not just the competitive sport of gymnastics.
- The word gimnasta is gender-neutral in its form, meaning you use the same word for both a male and a female athlete.
Examples in context
- ¡Haz un poco de gimnasia!Do a little gymnastics!This sentence is useful for practicing the command to do a little gymnastics using gimnasia.Tatoeba #2266470 by marcelostockle, translation #2266477 by MethodGT
- El país ha tenido campeones del mundo en deportes como esgrima, pádel, fútbol sala, waterpolo, vela, boxeo, gimnasia rítmica, balonmano, atletismo, fútbol, baloncesto o bádminton.The country has had champions in sports like fencing, paddle tennis, futsal, water polo, sailing, boxing, rhythmic gymnastics, handball, track and field, soccer, basketball, and badminton.This sentence lists various sports, including rhythmic gymnastics, using gimnasia.Tatoeba #8311413 by GuidoW, translation #10868514 by Luornu
- La gimnasia rítmica es un deporte fascinante.Rhythmic gymnastics is a fascinating sport.
- Los niños estaban fascinados por las acrobacias que realizaron los gimnastas.The kids were fascinated by the acrobatics the gymnasts performed.
- La gimnasia requiere mucha flexibilidad.Gymnastics requires a lot of flexibility.
Example conversation
Javier and Lucía are talking about their exercise routines at the gym.
- Javier¿Practicas algún deporte?Do you practice any sport?
- LucíaSí, hago gimnasia los lunes.Yes, I do gymnastics on Mondays.
- Javier¡Qué bien! Es muy difícil.That's great! It is very difficult.
- LucíaEs duro, pero me encanta.It is hard, but I love it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “gymnastics” translations and entries gimnasia, gimnástica, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
