hago ejercicio
/aɡo exeɾθiθjo/from spelling rules
In Spanish, 'I workout' is translated as hago ejercicio.
If you follow a specific fitness regimen, you can also use the verb entrenar to mean 'to work out' or 'to train'.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase hago ejercicio is composed of the verb hacer (to do/make) in the first-person singular present tense and the noun ejercicio (exercise).
Which one should you use?
Hago ejercicio is a general way to say one is exercising, whereas entreno implies a more structured or athletic training session.
How does it change in a sentence?
To say 'I worked out' (past tense), change the verb to the preterite form: hice ejercicio.
How do you pronounce it?
/aɡo exeɾθiθjo/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, the phrase hacer ejercicio is often replaced by the slang term darle al gym, which literally means 'to give it to the gym'.
- While hacer ejercicio is common, in Spain, people often use the phrase hacer deporte to describe any kind of regular physical activity, even if it is not a competitive sport.
- The word ejercicio is used for both physical activity and schoolwork. If a student says estoy haciendo mis ejercicios, they are likely doing math or grammar instead of lifting weights.
Examples in context
- Yo hago ejercicio todos los días.I workout every day
- Yo me ejercito regularmente.I exercise regularly
- Yo juego al fútbol para ponerme en forma.I play soccer to stay fit
- Yo bailo salsa como parte de mi rutina de ejercicios.I dance salsa as part of my workout routine
- Hago ejercicio todas las mañanas.I workout every morning.
- Hago ejercicio en el parque.I workout in the park.
- Hago ejercicio para estar saludable.I workout to stay healthy.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about their daily routines.
- María¿Qué haces para mantenerte en forma?What do you do to stay in shape?
- JavierYo hago ejercicio tres veces por semana.I workout three times a week.
- María¡Qué bien! Yo también hago ejercicio.That's great! I workout too.
- JavierDeberíamos ir juntos un día.We should go together one day.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
