gimnasia
“gimnasia” means “exercise” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
exercise, gymnastics
Also: PE, workout
📝 In Action
Hago gimnasia todas las mañanas para mantenerme en forma.
A1I do exercise every morning to stay in shape.
Mi hija practica gimnasia rítmica en el club.
A2My daughter practices rhythmic gymnastics at the club.
Hoy tenemos clase de gimnasia a las diez.
A1Today we have PE class at ten.
mental exercise
Also: brain training
📝 In Action
Hacer crucigramas es una excelente gimnasia mental.
B2Doing crosswords is excellent mental exercise.
Aprender un nuevo idioma requiere mucha gimnasia mental.
B2Learning a new language requires a lot of mental work.
Translate to Spanish
Words that translate to "gimnasia" in Spanish:
brain training→exercise→gymnastics→mental exercise→pe→workout→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: gimnasia
Question 1 of 2
If you want to say 'I am going to the building where people lift weights,' which word should you use?
📚 More Resources
👥 Word Family▼
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼
From the Greek 'gymnasia' (physical training), which comes from 'gymnos' (naked), because ancient Greeks used to exercise without clothes.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
💡 Master Spanish
Take your Spanish to the next level. Read 200+ illustrated and narrated Spanish stories tailored to your level with the Inklingo app!
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'gimnasia' only used for professional Olympic sports?
No! While it does mean 'gymnastics,' it is most commonly used by everyday people to mean general exercise or their PE class at school.
How do I distinguish between the sport and just 'working out'?
Usually context tells you, but if someone means the competitive sport, they often add 'rítmica' or 'artística' to be specific.