jalón al pecho
/xalon al pet͡ʃo/from spelling rules
The English phrase lat pulldown is translated into Spanish as jalón al pecho.
In a gym setting, jalón al pecho is the standard way to refer to the lat pulldown exercise.
Meaning: exercise (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase jalón al pecho literally translates to pull to the chest.
Which one should you use?
Both jalón al pecho and jalón frontal are formal terms used to describe the lat pulldown.
Did you know?
- In many Latin American countries, you might hear the verb 'jalar' used in everyday speech to mean 'to pull', whereas in Spain, people are more likely to use 'tirar' for the same action.
- The word pecho in jalón al pecho shares a common ancestor with the English word 'pectoral', which is also used in fitness contexts to describe chest muscles.
- The term jalón is used across various sports in Spanish, referring to any strong downward or backward pulling motion, not just in the gym.
Examples in context
- El "jalón al pecho" es un excelente ejercicio para fortalecer la espalda.The lat pulldown is an excellent exercise to strengthen the back.
- El jalón al pecho es muy efectivo.The lat pulldown is very effective.
- Haz un jalón al pecho con poco peso.Do a lat pulldown with light weight.
- Necesito descansar después del jalón al pecho.I need to rest after the lat pulldown.
Example conversation
Elena and Alejandro are working out at the gym.
- ElenaAlejandro, ¿está libre la máquina de jalón al pecho?Alejandro, is the lat pulldown machine free?
- AlejandroSí, Elena, ya terminé mi rutina.Yes, Elena, I already finished my routine.
- ElenaGracias, voy a hacer tres series más.Thanks, I'm going to do three more sets.
- AlejandroPerfecto, yo voy a descansar un poco.Perfect, I'm going to rest for a bit.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries jalón, pecho, CC BY-SA 4.0.
