zancadas laterales
/θankadas lateɾales/from spelling rules
The English phrase "side lunges" translates to Spanish as zancadas laterales.
This phrase refers to a strength training exercise where you step out to the side and bend one knee while keeping the other leg straight.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of zancadas, meaning strides or steps and laterales, meaning lateral or side.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some fitness contexts, particularly in parts of Latin America, the synonym estocadas laterales is used instead of zancadas laterales.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form zancada lateral is used when referring to a single repetition or when naming the movement in the singular form.
How do you pronounce it?
/θankadas lateɾales/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking countries, zancudo is a common word for a large mosquito. It shares the same root as zancada because these insects have long, spindly legs.
- The term estocada used in Latin America is also the word for a 'thrust' in the context of fencing or swordplay.
- In Spanish, the term zancos refers to stilts. This is the same root used in zancadas, reflecting the idea of extending the reach of the legs.
Examples in context
- Juan: ¿Quieres hacer ejercicios de zancadas laterales conmigo? María: ¡Claro! Me encantan los desplantes de lado. Juan: ¡Perfecto! ¡Empecemos!Juan: Do you want to do side lunge exercises with me? María: Of course! I love side lunges. Juan: Perfect! Let's get started!
- Coach: Ahora vamos a hacer zancadas laterales. Recuerden mantener la espalda recta. Participants: ¡Entendido, coach!Coach: Now we are going to do side lunges. Remember to keep your back straight. Participants: Understood, coach!
- Las zancadas laterales son buenas para los glúteos.Side lunges are good for the glutes.
- Hoy vamos a hacer zancadas laterales en la clase.Today we are going to do side lunges in class.
- No me gustan mucho las zancadas laterales.I don't like side lunges very much.
Example conversation
Javier and Elena are at the gym.
- Javier¿Quieres hacer zancadas laterales conmigo?Do you want to do side lunges with me?
- ElenaSí, pero me cansan mucho las piernas.Yes, but they tire my legs out a lot.
- JavierNo te preocupes, iremos despacio.Don't worry, we will go slowly.
- ElenaEstá bien, vamos a empezar.Alright, let's get started.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
