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ejercicio

eh-hehr-SEE-seeoh/e.xerˈsi.sjo/

exercise, workout

Also: training
NounmA1
A colorful storybook illustration showing a happy stick figure running on a green path under a blue sky, representing physical exercise.

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Hacer ejercicio por la mañana me da mucha energía.

A1

Exercising in the morning gives me a lot of energy.

Necesitas más ejercicio para mantenerte en forma.

A2

You need more exercise to stay in shape.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • sedentarismo (sedentary lifestyle)

Common Collocations

  • hacer ejercicio – to exercise
  • ejercicio aeróbico – aerobic exercise

exercise, problem

Also: drill
NounmA2
A colorful illustration of a hand drawing a simple geometric shape in an open notebook with a yellow pencil, symbolizing an academic exercise or problem.

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El profesor nos mandó diez ejercicios de gramática para mañana.

A2

The teacher assigned us ten grammar exercises for tomorrow.

Este ejercicio de matemáticas es muy difícil.

B1

This math problem is very difficult.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • ejercicio práctico – practical exercise
  • resolver un ejercicio – to solve an exercise/problem

exercise, performance

Also: implementation
NounmB2formal
A colorful storybook illustration showing a hand dropping a folded blue piece of paper into a simple wooden ballot box with a slit on top, representing the exercise of a right or duty.

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El ejercicio de la libertad de expresión está protegido por la ley.

B2

The exercise of freedom of speech is protected by law.

Ella comenzó el ejercicio de su profesión en 2020.

C1

She began the practice of her profession in 2020.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • práctica (practice)
  • ejecución (execution)

Common Collocations

  • ejercicio del poder – exercise of power
  • ejercicio profesional – professional practice

fiscal year, financial year

Also: reporting period
NounmC1formal
A colorful illustration showing a growing green sprout next to a small, neat stack of gold coins, symbolizing a full fiscal year or financial period.

📝 In Action

El informe muestra las ganancias del último ejercicio económico.

C1

The report shows the profits from the last fiscal year.

Cerraremos el ejercicio el 31 de diciembre.

C2

We will close the financial year on December 31st.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • año fiscal (fiscal year)
  • periodo (period)

Common Collocations

  • ejercicio económico – economic/fiscal year
  • cierre del ejercicio – year-end closing

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Quick Quiz: ejercicio

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence uses 'ejercicio' in its most formal, specialized sense?

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👥 Word Family▼
ejercitar(to exercise/practice) — Verb
ejercitarse(to work out (oneself)) —
ejército(army) — Noun
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📚 Etymology▼

Comes directly from the Latin word *exercitium*, which meant 'training' or 'practice.' This root is related to the idea of 'driving out' or 'keeping busy,' which explains why it applies both to physical exertion and mental practice.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: exercícioItalian: esercizioFrench: exercice

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Frequently Asked Questions

¿Cuál es la diferencia entre 'ejercicio' y 'ejercitar'?

La palabra 'ejercicio' es un sustantivo, es decir, es la cosa que haces (el workout o el problema). La palabra 'ejercitar' es el verbo, que significa 'to practice' o 'to exercise.' Si quieres decir 'I exercise,' usas el verbo 'hacer' más el sustantivo: 'Hago ejercicio'.

Is 'ejercicio' used for meditation or mental training?

Yes, but usually with an adjective. You might hear 'ejercicio mental' or 'ejercicio espiritual' to refer to a mental or spiritual practice or discipline.