A colorful storybook illustration showing an adult mentor figure gently guiding a young apprentice's hands as they work together on a simple construction project using wooden blocks, symbolizing skill development and training.

entrenamiento

en-treh-nah-mee-en-toh

nounmA2

training?skill development, professional preparation,workout?physical exercise session

Also:practice?sports preparation,coaching?the process of being trained

📝 In Action

El equipo tiene un entrenamiento muy duro todos los lunes.

The team has a very hard workout every Monday.

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

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

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

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 personal – personal training
sesión de entrenamiento – training session
entrenamiento físico – physical training

💡 Grammar Points

Masculine Noun Rule

Since this word ends in '-miento', it is always a masculine noun, so you must use 'el' or 'un' before it: 'el entrenamiento'.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Confusing 'entrenamiento' and 'práctica'

Mistake: "Using 'práctica' when referring specifically to a scheduled gym session."

Correction: Use 'entrenamiento' for structured physical or professional preparation. 'Práctica' is often more general skill rehearsal or routine.

⭐ Usage Tips

Using the Verb 'Hacer'

To say you are doing a workout, you often use the verb 'hacer' (to do): 'hacer entrenamiento' or, more commonly, 'hacer ejercicio'.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: entrenamiento

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence correctly uses 'entrenamiento'?

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Word Family

entrenar(to train/to coach) - verb

entrenador(trainer/coach (male)) - noun

entrenadora(trainer/coach (female)) - noun

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.