entréname
/entɾename/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'train me' is translated into Spanish as entréname.
The phrase is used in contexts such as sports coaching, professional skill development or even in a figurative sense regarding discipline.
How does it change in a sentence?
If you are addressing a group of people to train you, you use entrénenme instead of entréname.
How do you pronounce it?
/entɾename/
Did you know?
- In a sports context, a coach might use the word entrenador to describe themselves, but a player might instead refer to them as profe as a sign of respect and affection.
- While entréname is used for sports, if you are asking to be trained in a musical instrument, you would likely use instrúyeme or enséñame. Using entréname for piano or violin would sound like you are treating the instrument as a sport.
- While entréname is a direct command, using it with a person you do not know well can sound jarringly aggressive because it uses the 'tú' form, which implies a level of familiarity or social hierarchy.
Examples in context
- Por favor, enséñeme a utilizar este software.Please, train me to use this software.
- Oye, enséñame a tocar la guitarra.Hey, teach me how to play the guitar.
- Me gustaría que me entrenaras en habilidades de liderazgo.I would like you to train me in leadership skills.
- Quiero que me enseñes a bailar salsa.I want you to teach me how to dance salsa.
- ¿Podría enseñarme cómo diseñar páginas web?Could you train me on how to design web pages?
- Entréname para ser un mejor atleta.Train me to be a better athlete.
Example conversation
Alejandro is a fitness coach and María wants to start training.
- MaríaHola Alejandro, ¿puedes ayudarme?Hello Alejandro, can you help me?
- AlejandroClaro María, ¿qué necesitas?Sure María, what do you need?
- MaríaEntréname para levantar pesas correctamente.Train me to lift weights correctly.
- AlejandroEstá bien, empezaremos mañana.Alright, we will start tomorrow.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
