series y repeticiones
/seɾjes i ɾepetiθjones/from spelling rules
In Spanish, "sets and reps" is translated as series y repeticiones.
This phrase refers to the number of groups of exercises and the number of times each movement is performed during a workout. When discussing the act of performing these specific workout components, it is common to use the verb hacer (to do/make), as in hacer series y repeticiones.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is a literal translation where series means sets and repeticiones means repetitions.
Which one should you use?
The plural form series y repeticiones is the standard way to refer to the concept, while the singular forms are serie and repetición for a single set or repetition.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
In a gym setting, Spanish speakers often shorten repeticiones to reps to say series y reps, which is an informal way to express the same idea.
How do you pronounce it?
/seɾjes i ɾepetiθjones/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking fitness communities, particularly in Latin America, you might hear the word rondas (rounds) used interchangeably with series to describe a set of exercises. This is a common way to describe cycles of movement in circuit training.
- The word repeticiones is versatile, as it can refer to physical repetitions in a gym or the act of replaying a video clip in a sports broadcast.
- While series means 'sets' in a gym, it is also the standard word used to describe a television 'series'.
Examples in context
- Recomiendo realizar cuatro series y veinte repeticiones para obtener los mejores resultados.I recommend doing four sets and twenty reps to get the best results.
- Vamos a hacer cinco rondas y diez repeticiones de cada ejercicio.Let's do five sets and ten reps of each exercise.
- Hoy toca tres vueltas y quince repeticiones de abdominales.Today, we're doing three sets and fifteen reps of abs.
- Anota las series y repeticiones en tu cuaderno.Write down the sets and reps in your notebook.
- ¿Cuántas series y repeticiones haces de este ejercicio?How many sets and reps do you do of this exercise?
- Hoy voy a aumentar las series y repeticiones.Today I am going to increase the sets and reps.
Example conversation
Sofía and Daniel are at the gym discussing their workout routine.
- SofíaDaniel, ¿cuáles son tus series y repeticiones hoy?Daniel, what are your sets and reps today?
- DanielVoy a hacer cuatro series y diez repeticiones.I am going to do four sets and ten reps.
- SofíaEs un buen plan para entrenar.It is a good plan to train.
- DanielGracias, Sofía, ahora empiezo con el peso.Thanks, Sofía, now I'll start with the weight.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
