entrenamiento
/entɾenaˈmjento/masculine
The English phrase 'workout' can be translated into Spanish as entrenamiento.
entrenamiento is the standard term used for a structured workout in a gym or a sports context. You can also use ejercicio as a common and neutral way to say 'workout'. If you want to specify a particular set of exercises or a 'workout routine', use the phrase rutina de entrenamiento.
Meaning: an exercise session, a period of physical exercise (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The noun entrenamiento is derived from the verb entrenar, which means 'to train'.
Which one should you use?
While entrenamiento refers to a specific session or training period, ejercicio refers to the act of physical exercise itself.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Latin America, hacer ejercicio is a prevalent way to say 'workout' and hacer gimnasia can also be used. In Spain, entrenamiento is a widely accepted term and the phrase hacer gimnasio is used specifically to refer to working out in a gym.
How does it change in a sentence?
entrenamiento is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/entɾenaˈmjento/
Did you know?
- The verb entrenar shares a root with the English word 'train'. Both derive from the Latin trahere, meaning 'to pull or drag'.
- If you say you are going to 'do gymnastics' using hacer gimnasia, a Spanish speaker might think you are performing rhythmic or artistic movements rather than lifting heavy weights in a gym.
- The word ejercicio is used for both a physical workout and a school assignment, making it a much broader term than the English 'exercise'.
Examples in context
- Tom se dio un baño de hielo después de su entrenamiento.Tom took an ice bath after his workout.This sentence shows the use of entrenamiento in a sentence describing an ice bath after a session.Tatoeba #8304946 by GuidoW, translation #5366297 by Hybrid
- Es importante mantenerse activo y hacer ejercicio regularmente.It is important to stay active and exercise regularly.
- Hoy tuve una excelente sesión de entrenamiento en el gimnasio.Today I had an excellent workout session at the gym.
- Estoy siguiendo una rutina de ejercicios para mejorar mi fuerza.I am following a workout routine to improve my strength.
- En mi país, solemos decir "hacer deporte".In my country, we usually say "hacer deporte".
- ¿Vas a hacer gimnasio esta tarde?Are you going to workout at the gym this afternoon?
- Mi entrenamiento de hoy fue muy intenso.My workout today was very intense.
- Necesito un entrenamiento para mejorar mi resistencia.I need a workout to improve my endurance.
Example conversation
Javier and Lucía are at the gym.
- Javier¿Cómo estuvo tu entrenamiento, Lucía?How was your workout, Lucía?
- LucíaFue excelente, pero estoy muy cansada.It was excellent, but I am very tired.
- JavierYo voy a empezar mi entrenamiento ahora.I am going to start my workout now.
- Lucía¡Que tengas un buen entrenamiento, Javier!Have a good workout, Javier!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “workout” translations and entries entrenamiento, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries entrenamiento, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
