pesa rusa
/pesa ɾusa/from spelling rulesfeminine
The English word "kettlebell" is translated into Spanish as pesa rusa.
pesa rusa is the standard descriptive term used to refer to this type of weight. While some English speakers use the loanword "kettlebell" in gym settings, pesa rusa is the standard descriptive term in Spanish.
Meaning: a kind of weight (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The term pesa rusa literally translates to "Russian weight".
Is it said differently in some regions?
In most Latin American countries, pesas rusas is a commonly used alternative for kettlebells. In certain areas of Spain, the term mancuerna rusa might be used for kettlebell.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun pesa is feminine. To say "a kettlebell", you use the feminine indefinite article una pesa rusa. The plural form of 'pesa rusa' is pesas rusas.
How do you pronounce it?
/pesa ɾusa/
Did you know?
- The word pesa shares an ancient ancestor with the English word 'spend', originating from the Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to hang' or 'to weigh'.
- The phrase pesa rusa is an example of a descriptive name where the origin of the object is permanently baked into its Spanish name, regardless of where the bell was manufactured.
- Even though 'kettlebell' refers to a specific piece of equipment, the Spanish term pesa rusa is linked to the word peso, which also means 'weight' or 'currency' in many Spanish-speaking countries.
Examples in context
- El entrenador recomendó hacer ejercicios con pesas rusas para fortalecer los músculos centrales.The trainer recommended doing exercises with kettlebells to strengthen the core muscles.
- En el gimnasio, todos están utilizando pesas rusas para su rutina de ejercicios.At the gym, everyone is using kettlebells for their workout routine.
- Esa pesa rusa es muy pesada.That kettlebell is very heavy.
- Necesito una pesa rusa para entrenar.I need a kettlebell to train.
- Compré una pesa rusa nueva de diez kilos.I bought a new ten-kilo kettlebell.
Example conversation
Sofía and Alejandro are at the gym.
- Sofía¿Puedes pasarme esa pesa rusa, Alejandro?Can you pass me that kettlebell, Alejandro?
- AlejandroClaro, aquí tienes la pesa rusa.Sure, here is the kettlebell.
- SofíaGracias, es perfecta para mi rutina.Thanks, it is perfect for my routine.
- AlejandroDe nada, Sofía. ¡Buen entrenamiento!You're welcome, Sofía. Have a good workout!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “kettlebell” translations and entries pesa rusa, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries pesa, pesa rusa, CC BY-SA 4.0.
