Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| entrenamiento | /entɾenaˈmjento/ | masculine |
| capacitación | /kapaθitaˈθjon/ /kapasitaˈsjon/ |
feminine |
| formación | /foɾmaˈθjon/ /foɾmaˈsjon/ |
feminine |
| adiestramiento | /adjestɾaˈmjento/ | masculine |
Training in Spanish can be expressed through several different terms depending on whether you are referring to physical exercise, professional development, academic education or animal training.
Which one should you use?
The choice of word depends on the context of the training. Use entrenamiento for physical training, sports or repetitive drills. Use capacitación for professional development or training employees for a specific job. Use formación to describe the broader process of education, schooling or long-term professional expertise. Use adiestramiento when referring to training animals or providing basic instruction for manual tasks.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, you may commonly encounter the terms capacitación and adiestramiento. In Spain, the term formación is frequently used.
How do you pronounce it?
/entɾenaˈmjento/
Did you know?
- The word entrenamiento shares a common ancestor with the English word 'drag', as both stem from the idea of pulling or dragging something along.
- The word formación describes a broader educational path and is the same word used to describe a military formation or the shape of a geological structure.
- While adiestramiento is used for animal training, it is derived from diestro, meaning 'dexterous' or 'skilled'.
Examples in context
- Huí del campo de entrenamiento.I ran away from the training camp.This sentence shows how to use entrenamiento in the context of a training camp.Tatoeba #2285638 by marcelostockle, translation #257437 by CK
- El entrenamiento es muy estricto.The training is really strict.This sentence demonstrates the use of entrenamiento to describe strict training.Tatoeba #5965119 by arh, translation #9645772 by DJ_Saidez
- Busca programas de entrenamiento acreditados.Seek accredited training programs.This sentence illustrates the use of entrenamiento regarding accredited programs.Tatoeba #11967814 by Eremon, translation #11958541 by Amastan
- Estoy asistiendo a una capacitación en liderazgo empresarial.I am attending a training on business leadership.
- Nuestra empresa ofrece formación continua a sus empleados.Our company provides ongoing training to its employees.
- El entrenamiento de fútbol es fundamental para mejorar tus habilidades.Football training is essential for improving your skills.
- Estoy llevando a mi perro a un adiestramiento de obediencia.I am taking my dog to obedience training.
- Me estoy entrenando para correr un maratón el próximo año.I am training to run a marathon next year.
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Example conversation
Two colleagues are discussing their new work schedule.
- JavierMaría, ¿cuándo empieza el entrenamiento?María, when does the training start?
- MaríaEl entrenamiento comienza mañana a las nueve.The training starts tomorrow at nine.
- JavierPerfecto, necesito aprender el nuevo sistema.Perfect, I need to learn the new system.
- MaríaYo también, Javier. Nos vemos allá.Me too, Javier. I'll see you there.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “training” translations and entries entrenamiento, capacitación, formación, adiestramiento, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries adiestramiento, capacitación, entrenamiento, formación, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
