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entrenamiento

en-treh-nah-mee-en-toh/entrenaˈmjento/

entrenamiento means training in Spanish (skill development, professional preparation).

training, workout

Also: practice, coaching
NounmA2
Spain
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El equipo tiene un entrenamiento muy duro todos los lunes.

A1

The team has a very hard workout every Monday.

Necesitas tres meses de entrenamiento intensivo antes de correr el maratón.

A2

You need three months of intensive training before running the marathon.

El nuevo empleado completó su entrenamiento de seguridad la semana pasada.

B1

The new employee completed his safety training last week.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • práctica (practice)
  • preparación (preparation)
  • adiestramiento (training (often for animals or specialized jobs))

Common Collocations

  • entrenamiento personalpersonal training
  • sesión de entrenamientotraining session
  • entrenamiento físicophysical training

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Words that translate to "entrenamiento" in Spanish:

coachingpracticetrainingworkout

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📚 Etymology

This word comes from the Spanish verb 'entrenar' (to train), which was borrowed from the Old French word 'entraîner,' meaning 'to drag' or 'to lead.' Over time, the meaning evolved to 'to guide someone through preparation' and eventually, 'to train'.

First recorded: 18th century (in its modern Spanish form)

Cognates (Related words)

French: entraînement

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

'Entrenamiento' refers to a structured process or a specific session aimed at improving a skill or physical performance over time. 'Ejercicio' is a more general term for physical activity or movement.

Does 'entrenamiento' always refer to physical activity?

No. While most commonly used for sports and fitness, it also refers to professional training, like job orientation, skills courses, or military preparation.