bicicleta estática
/biθikleta estatika/from spelling rules
The English phrase "stationary bike" is translated into Spanish as bicicleta estática.
This phrase refers to an exercise bicycle that remains in one place while the rider pedals.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of bicicleta (bike) and estática (stationary/static).
Which one should you use?
While bicicleta estática is a standard way to name the machine, you may also see bicicleta fija, which means fixed bike or the more casual bici estática and bici fija.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina, bicicleta fija is commonly used.
How does it change in a sentence?
Because bicicleta is a feminine noun, the adjective must also be feminine: estática.
Did you know?
- The word bicicleta is a loanword from the French 'bicyclette'. This French term was created by combining the Latin prefix bi- for 'two' and the Greek word kúklos for 'circle' or 'wheel'.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, the term estática can also refer to the 'static' noise heard on a radio or television. Using this word for a bike emphasizes the lack of movement rather than the physical structure.
- The adjective estática can also be used in a scientific context to describe something that is not moving or is in a state of equilibrium.
Examples in context
- ¡Me encanta hacer ejercicio en una bicicleta estática!I love exercising on a stationary bike!
- ¿Has probado la bici fija del gimnasio? ¡Es genial!Have you tried the gym's stationary bike? It's awesome!
- La bicicleta estática está en el gimnasio.The stationary bike is in the gym.
- ¿Puedes usar la bicicleta estática hoy?Can you use the stationary bike today?
- Necesito comprar una bicicleta estática para mi casa.I need to buy a stationary bike for my house.
Example conversation
Daniel and Elena are at a fitness center.
- DanielElena, ¿está libre la bicicleta estática?Elena, is the stationary bike free?
- ElenaNo, Daniel, alguien la está usando.No, Daniel, someone is using it.
- DanielEstá bien, buscaré otra máquina.That's fine, I'll look for another machine.
- ElenaLa máquina de pesas también está ocupada.The weight machine is also occupied.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bicicleta, CC BY-SA 4.0.
