hacer ejercicio
/aθeɾ exeɾθiθjo/from spelling rules
To work out in Spanish is hacer ejercicio.
The phrase hacer ejercicio is a standard expression for the English verb 'to work out'.
Meaning: to exercise (verb)
What does it mean word for word?
This infinitive construction is composed of the verb hacer, meaning 'to do' or 'to make' and the noun ejercicio, meaning 'exercise'.
Which one should you use?
While hacer ejercicio is a general way to say 'to exercise', the single-word alternative entrenar is commonly used when referring to a more intense, systematic or structured training routine.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Latin American countries, including Mexico, you may use ejercitarse. In Spain, the phrase ponerse en forma is an option that translates to 'to get in shape'.
How does it change in a sentence?
To express that people worked out in the past, you can use the preterite form hicieron ejercicio (they worked out).
How do you pronounce it?
/aθeɾ exeɾθiθjo/
Did you know?
- The first-person form hago might have been influenced by the Latin word agō, which is also the ancestor of the English word 'gesture'.
- While 'to work out' implies a physical routine, the noun ejercicio is also used in Spanish to refer to a mathematical or grammatical 'exercise' in a classroom setting.
Examples in context
- Para mantenerse en forma, es importante hacer ejercicio regularmente.To stay in shape, it is important to work out regularly.
- Es fundamental practicar deporte para mantener un estilo de vida saludable.It is essential to work out to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
- ¿Quieres ir al gimnasio a hacer ejercicio físico esta tarde?Do you want to go to the gym to work out this afternoon?
- Después de clases, suelo hacer deporte en el parque.After class, I usually work out in the park.
- Me gusta ejercitarme por las mañanas en el gimnasio.I like to work out in the gym in the mornings.
- Si quieres ponerte en forma, debes hacer ejercicio regularmente.If you want to get in shape, you should work out regularly.
- Hago ejercicio tres veces a la semana.I work out three times a week.
- Solía hacer deporte todos los días.I used to work out every day.
- Voy al gimnasio a levantar pesas.I go to the gym to lift weights.
- Montar en bicicleta es una excelente forma de hacer ejercicio.Cycling is an excellent way to work out.
- Durante mis viajes, suelo practicar deporte al aire libre.During my trips, I usually work out outdoors.
- En el gimnasio, realizo ejercicios cardiovasculares.At the gym, I do cardiovascular exercises.
- Voy al gimnasio para hacer ejercicio.I go to the gym to work out.
- Quiero hacer ejercicio por la mañana.I want to exercise in the morning.
- Ella prefiere hacer ejercicio en el parque.She prefers to exercise in the park.
Example conversation
Sofía and Daniel are talking about their fitness routine.
- SofíaDaniel, ¿vas a hacer ejercicio hoy?Daniel, are you going to exercise today?
- DanielSí, voy a ir al gimnasio.Yes, I am going to the gym.
- SofíaYo también quiero hacer ejercicio contigo.I also want to exercise with you.
- Daniel¡Perfecto! Vamos juntos.Perfect! Let's go together.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ejercicio, hacer, CC BY-SA 4.0.
