entrenado
“entrenado” means “trained” in Spanish (having received instruction or practice).
trained, skilled
Also: practiced, coached
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El perro policía está muy entrenado para detectar explosivos.
A2The police dog is highly trained to detect explosives.
Para este trabajo se necesita personal entrenado en seguridad.
B1For this job, personnel trained in security are needed.
La gimnasta se siente entrenada y lista para la competencia.
A2The gymnast feels trained and ready for the competition.
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'Entrenado' is the past form (participle) of the verb *entrenar*. The verb comes from the French word *entraîner*, which originally meant 'to drag along' or 'to lead,' and later evolved to mean 'to train' in the sense of preparation or instruction.
First recorded: 18th century (in Spanish)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'entrenado' a verb or an adjective?
'Entrenado' is the past participle of the verb *entrenar* ('to train'). It functions most often as an adjective, meaning 'trained' or 'skilled,' and must change its ending to match the noun it describes (e.g., *entrenada*, *entrenados*).
How do I say 'I am training'?
You would use the continuous form of the verb *entrenar*: 'Estoy entrenando.' ('entrenando' is the -ing form, or gerund).