levantar pesas
/lebantaɾ pesas/from spelling rules
The English phrase lifting weights is translated into Spanish as levantar pesas.
Common alternatives include hacer pesas to say to do weights and entrenar con pesas to say to train with weights.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase levantar pesas is composed of the verb levantar (to lift) and the noun pesas (weights).
How does it change in a sentence?
In Spanish, the infinitive levantar is used to express the gerund lifting when it functions as a noun or a general activity.
How do you pronounce it?
/lebantaɾ pesas/
Did you know?
- The verb levantar can be used colloquially in some regions to mean 'picking up' or flirting with someone, similar to the English phrase 'picking up a date'.
- The English word 'levitate' and the Spanish verb levantar both stem from the same Latin root, *levāre, meaning 'to raise'.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, if you are 'lifting weights' as a professional sport, you might be referred to as a halterófilo.
Examples in context
- A Eugenio no le gustaba levantar pesas ni hacer abdominales, ni cansarse en general, así que su entrenador personal lo tuvo complicado para encontrar una forma de hacerle perder peso.Eugenio didn't like lifting weights or doing sit-ups, or get tired at all, so it was a struggle for his personal trainer to find a way to make him lose weight.This sentence shows the use of levantar pesas in the context of a personal trainer helping a client.Tatoeba #10202133 by Shishir, translation #10203013 by DJ_Saidez
- Juan hace ejercicios de pesas todas las mañanasJuan lifts weights every morning
- El gimnasio ofrece clases para practicar levantamiento de pesasThe gym offers classes on weightlifting
- Me ejercito con pesas tres veces por semanaI exercise with weights three times a week
- Me gusta hacer pesas en el gimnasioI enjoy lifting weights at the gym
- Juan levanta pesas para fortalecerseJuan lifts weights to get stronger
- Me gusta levantar pesas por la mañana.I like lifting weights in the morning.
- Ella prefiere levantar pesas en lugar de correr.She prefers lifting weights instead of running.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing their fitness routines.
- DanielHola Sofía, ¿qué haces hoy?Hi Sofía, what are you doing today?
- SofíaVoy al gimnasio a levantar pesas.I'm going to the gym to lift weights.
- Daniel¿Quieres que te acompañe, Sofía?Do you want me to go with you, Sofía?
- SofíaSí, Daniel, ¡nos vemos allá!Yes, Daniel, see you there!
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries levantar, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
