ejercicios
/eh-hehr-SEE-syohs/
exercises
Practicing physical ejercicios (exercises).
ejercicios(noun)
exercises
?physical fitness activities
workouts
?a set of physical exercises
,drills
?specific physical training maneuvers
📝 In Action
Hago ejercicios aeróbicos tres veces a la semana.
A1I do aerobic exercises three times a week.
Los ejercicios de estiramiento son importantes después de correr.
A2Stretching exercises are important after running.
El doctor me recomendó ejercicios de bajo impacto.
B1The doctor recommended low-impact exercises for me.
💡 Grammar Points
Always Plural
When talking about physical activity in general (like 'working out'), Spanish often uses the plural form 'ejercicios', even if English might use the singular 'exercise'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using the Singular for Routine
Mistake: "Hago ejercicio todos los días. (While understandable, less common for a set routine.)"
Correction: Hago ejercicios todos los días. (Use the plural when referring to the routine or variety of activities.)
⭐ Usage Tips
Verb Choice
The most common verb paired with 'ejercicios' is 'hacer' (to do): 'hacer ejercicios' (to do exercises).
Finishing the academic ejercicios (exercises).
ejercicios(noun)
exercises
?academic problems or tasks
problems
?math or science problems
,practice drills
?language or skills practice
📝 In Action
La profesora nos dejó diez ejercicios de matemáticas para la casa.
A1The teacher gave us ten math problems for homework.
Necesitas completar todos los ejercicios del capítulo para entender el tema.
A2You need to complete all the exercises in the chapter to understand the topic.
Los ejercicios de gramática son muy útiles para memorizar las reglas.
B1The grammar drills are very useful for memorizing the rules.
💡 Grammar Points
Plural Noun Rule
Remember that 'ejercicios' is always a masculine plural noun, so any adjectives describing it must also be masculine and plural (e.g., 'ejercicios difíciles' - difficult exercises).
⭐ Usage Tips
Assignment vs. Activity
When talking about schoolwork, 'ejercicios' usually refers to the specific questions or problems, while 'tarea' is the overall homework assignment.
Tracking the business ejercicios (fiscal year).
ejercicios(noun)
fiscal year
?business/accounting period
maneuvers
?military or official drills
,operations
?official procedures
📝 In Action
Los resultados financieros de los últimos ejercicios han sido positivos.
B2The financial results of the last fiscal years have been positive.
El ejército llevará a cabo ejercicios de simulación en la frontera.
C1The army will carry out simulation maneuvers on the border.
⭐ Usage Tips
Context is Key
If you see 'ejercicios' in a business report or a news article about the military, it likely refers to periods of time (fiscal year) or large-scale organized activities (maneuvers), not simple push-ups.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: ejercicios
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'ejercicios' to mean a school assignment?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'ejercicios' the same as 'ejercicio'?
'Ejercicios' is simply the plural form of the singular noun 'ejercicio.' However, Spanish often uses the plural 'ejercicios' when English speakers might use the singular 'exercise' to talk about a general routine (e.g., 'hacer ejercicios' = to work out).
How do I know if 'ejercicios' means 'workout' or 'homework'?
Look at the context! If the surrounding words are 'gimnasio' (gym), 'correr' (run), or 'músculos' (muscles), it means 'workout.' If the words are 'maestra' (teacher), 'libro' (book), or 'matemáticas' (math), it means 'practice problems' or 'drills.'