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"Exercise" in Spanish: ejercicio
el ejercicio
Exercise is el ejercicio. It is masculine. Say hago ejercicio for I exercise. Ejercicio covers workouts and physical activity in daily talk.
Morning plan
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How to pronounce ejercicio
Say it
eh-hehr-SEE-syoh
/e.xeɾ.ˈsi.sjo/
eh-hehr-SEE-syoh. Soft j like h. Stress SEE.
"Exercise" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| el ejercicio | exercise Default noun. | Default noun. |
| hacer ejercicio | to exercise Most common verb pair. | Most common verb pair. |
| ejercicio físico | physical exercise Clearer on forms. | Clearer on forms. |
| un poco de ejercicio | a little exercise Light activity. | Light activity. |
How to use ejercicio in real life
- 1Morning plan
Hago ejercicio antes del trabajo.
I exercise before work.
Routine with ejercicio.
- 2Doctor advice
Necesita más ejercicio cada semana.
You need more exercise each week.
Advice naming ejercicio.
- 3Gym chat
Hoy el ejercicio fue ligero.
Today the exercise was light.
Session with ejercicio.
Mistakes English speakers make with ejercicio
Incorrect: La ejercicio es bueno.
Correct: El ejercicio es bueno.
Ejercicio is masculine: el ejercicio.
Incorrect: I do exercise (in Spanish).
Correct: Hago ejercicio.
Use hacer ejercicio.
Good to know
Good to knowPeople say hacer ejercicio for working out. Parks and gyms both count as ejercicio in everyday Spanish.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Planning a healthy week
ChatPal
¿Haces ejercicio mañana?
Are you exercising tomorrow?
You
Sí. El ejercicio es a las siete.
Yes. The exercise is at seven.
ChatPal
¿Caminata o gym?
Walk or gym?
You
Caminata en el parque.
A walk in the park.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Exercise" in Spanish
Is ejercicio masculine or feminine?
Masculine: el ejercicio.
How do you say I exercise?
Hago ejercicio.
How do you pronounce ejercicio?
eh-hehr-SEE-syoh; j sounds like h.
Is deporte the same?
Deporte is sport; ejercicio is broader activity.
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