sentadillas
/sentadiʝas/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'squats' is translated into Spanish as sentadillas.
sentadillas refers to the physical exercise involving lowering the hips from a standing position and returning to a standing position. When you want to say 'to do squats' or 'to perform squats', use the phrase hacer sentadillas.
What does it mean word for word?
The word sentadillas is the plural form of sentadilla. It is derived from the verb sentar (to sit) and the diminutive suffix -adilla, which implies a small or repetitive action.
How does it change in a sentence?
While the singular form is sentadilla, in the context of fitness and exercise routines, the plural sentadillas is almost always used to refer to the exercise itself.
How do you pronounce it?
/sentadiʝas/
Did you know?
- In some Latin American countries, the word sentadilla can refer to a small stool or a low bench used for sitting.
- The suffix -illa in sentadilla is often used in Spanish to create words for smaller versions of objects, such as silla (chair) becoming sillita.
- In many Latin American gyms, you might hear the English word 'squats' used directly by trainers or in high-intensity interval training classes, despite the existence of the Spanish term.
Examples in context
- Hoy hice una serie de sentadillas durante mi rutina de ejercicios.Today I did a set of squats during my workout routine.
- Mi entrenador me recomendó hacer sentadillas para fortalecer mis piernas.My trainer recommended doing squats to strengthen my legs.
- Las sentadillas son un excelente ejercicio para trabajar los músculos de glúteos.Squats are an excellent exercise to work your glute muscles.
- Hoy en el gimnasio realicé un circuito de sentadillas con pesas.Today at the gym, I did a circuit of squats with weights.
- Recuerda mantener la postura correcta al hacer sentadillas para evitar lesiones.Remember to maintain proper form when doing squats to prevent injuries.
- Hoy voy a hacer sentadillas en el gimnasio.Today I am going to do squats at the gym.
- Hago cien sentadillas cada mañana.I do one hundred squats every morning.
- Las sentadillas son muy buenas para las piernas.Squats are very good for the legs.
- Él añadió más peso a sus sentadillas.He added more weight to his squats.
Example conversation
Sofía and Javier are at the gym.
- Sofía¿Cuántas sentadillas vas a hacer, Javier?How many squats are you going to do, Javier?
- JavierVoy a hacer tres series de sentadillas.I am going to do three sets of squats.
- Sofía¡Qué intenso! Yo prefiero usar pesas.How intense! I prefer using weights.
- JavierLas sentadillas con peso son las mejores.Weighted squats are the best.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
