me gusta entrenar
/me ɡusta entɾenaɾ/from spelling rules
The English phrase "I like to workout" is expressed in Spanish as me gusta entrenar.
This phrase is used to express that you enjoy doing physical exercise to improve your health or fitness.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is literally composed of me (to me), gusta (it pleases) and entrenar (to train/to work out).
Which one should you use?
While entrenar is commonly used for "to work out", it carries a slightly stronger connotation of "training" or following a specific regimen compared to the more general hacer ejercicio.
How does it change in a sentence?
Because gusta is a verb that functions like "to please", the subject of the sentence is actually the act of working out, rather than "I".
How do you pronounce it?
/me ɡusta entɾenaɾ/
Did you know?
- While entrenar means 'to workout', it is also used in Spanish to describe the process of taming a wild animal or breaking in a horse.
- The word entrenar was borrowed from the French word entraîner, which originally meant to drag or pull someone along.
- Depending on the region, using entrenar without specifying a sport can imply you are a professional athlete rather than a casual gym-goer.
Examples in context
- Me gusta entrenar por las mañanas.I like to workout in the mornings.
- No tengo tiempo, pero me gusta entrenar.I don't have time, but I like to workout.
- Me gusta entrenar para mejorar mi salud.I like to workout to improve my health.
Example conversation
Daniel and Sofía are talking about their morning routines.
- Daniel¿Vas al gimnasio todos los días?Do you go to the gym every day?
- SofíaSí, me gusta entrenar para tener energía.Yes, I like to workout to have energy.
- DanielQué bueno, yo prefiero dormir más.That's good, I prefer to sleep more.
- SofíaCada persona tiene sus propios hábitos.Each person has their own habits.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries entrenar, me, CC BY-SA 4.0.
