zancadas caminando
/θankadas kaminando/from spelling rules
The English phrase walking lunges is translated into Spanish as zancadas caminando.
This phrase describes a leg exercise where you step forward and lower your hips while moving forward in a line. The term zancadas specifically refers to lunges or the act of taking big steps forward or backward while keeping your balance.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of zancadas, meaning 'strides' or 'lunges' and caminando, which is the gerund of caminar, meaning 'walking'.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In many parts of Latin America, particularly in the Southern Cone, estocadas is used instead of zancadas to refer to lunges. Consequently, estocadas caminando or estocadas al caminar can be understood as walking lunges in some Latin American countries.
Did you know?
- The word zancudo meaning 'mosquito' shares the same root as zancadas. It refers to the insect's long legs.
- The word estocadas is also used to describe the lunging thrust of a sword in fencing. Using this term for an exercise highlights the similarity between the athletic movement and a combat strike.
- The word zancadas is related to zancos, which are the tall stilts used by street performers to increase their height.
Examples in context
- En mi rutina de ejercicios, realizo zancadas caminando para fortalecer mis piernas.In my exercise routine, I perform walking lunges to strengthen my legs.
- Haz diez zancadas caminando para trabajar los glúteos.Do ten walking lunges to work the glutes.
- Las zancadas caminando son muy efectivas.Walking lunges are very effective.
- Él incluyó zancadas caminando en su rutina.He included walking lunges in his routine.
- Me duelen las piernas tras hacer zancadas caminando.My legs hurt after doing walking lunges.
Example conversation
Lucía and Daniel are at the gym.
- Lucía¿Vas a hacer zancadas caminando hoy, Daniel?Are you going to do walking lunges today, Daniel?
- DanielSí, quiero entrenar las piernas con ellas.Yes, I want to train my legs with them.
- Lucía¡Qué bien! Yo prefiero hacer sentadillas.Great! I prefer doing squats.
- DanielEs verdad, cada entrenamiento es diferente.True, every workout is different.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
