gimnasio
/him-NAH-syo/
gym
A modern gimnasio (gym) is a place for training and fitness.
📝 In Action
Voy al gimnasio tres veces a la semana.
A1I go to the gym three times a week.
¿Conoces un buen gimnasio cerca de aquí?
A2Do you know a good gym near here?
Necesito comprar ropa deportiva nueva para el gimnasio.
A2I need to buy new athletic clothes for the gym.
💡 Grammar Points
Gender Rule
Remember that 'gimnasio' is masculine, so you always use 'el' (el gimnasio) or 'un' (un gimnasio) before it.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using the wrong article
Mistake: "La gimnasio"
Correction: El gimnasio. Since 'gimnasio' ends in -o, it is masculine.
⭐ Usage Tips
Common Verb
The most natural verb to use when talking about going for a workout is 'ir' (to go): 'Voy a ir al gimnasio más tarde.'
A gimnasio can also refer to a large sports hall or gymnasium used for team sports.
gimnasio(noun)
gymnasium
?large hall for sports/events
secondary school
?especially in historical European contexts (like Germany's 'Gymnasium')
📝 In Action
El antiguo gimnasio de la universidad se convirtió en un salón de eventos.
B2The university's old gymnasium (sports hall) was converted into an event hall.
En ese país, un 'Gymnasium' es una escuela que prepara a los estudiantes para la universidad.
C1In that country, a 'Gymnasium' is a school that prepares students for university.
💡 Grammar Points
Context Clues
If you are reading something formal or historical, 'gimnasio' might refer to a large sports hall or even a type of school, not just the modern fitness center.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: gimnasio
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'gimnasio' in its most common, modern meaning?
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Frequently Asked Questions
¿Es 'gimnasio' masculino o femenino?
'Gimnasio' is masculine, so you always use the masculine articles: 'el gimnasio' or 'un gimnasio'.
Is 'gym' a common abbreviation in Spanish?
Yes, especially in Spain and some parts of Latin America, people sometimes shorten it to 'el gym' (pronounced like the English 'jim'). However, 'gimnasio' is always correct and understood everywhere.