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yoga

yó-ga/ˈʝo.ɣa/

“yoga” means “yoga” in Spanish (physical and spiritual discipline).

yoga

Also: meditation practice
NounmA1
A person with closed eyes sits peacefully in the traditional lotus yoga pose (Padmasana) on a simple mat, illustrating meditation and physical discipline.

📝 In Action

Hago yoga dos veces por semana para relajarme.

A1

I do yoga twice a week to relax.

El yoga es muy bueno para mejorar la flexibilidad.

A2

Yoga is very good for improving flexibility.

Mi hermana es profesora de yoga y meditación.

B1

My sister is a yoga and meditation teacher.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • meditación (meditation)
  • pilates (pilates)

Common Collocations

  • hacer yoga – to do yoga
  • clase de yoga – yoga class
  • postura de yoga – yoga pose

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "yoga" in Spanish:

meditation practice→yoga→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: yoga

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence correctly uses the word 'yoga' in Spanish?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
yogui(yogi (male practitioner)) — Noun
yogina(yogini (female practitioner)) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
sogaboga
📚 Etymology▼

This word comes directly from Sanskrit, an ancient language of India. Its root, *yuj*, means 'to join,' 'to unite,' or 'to yoke,' referring to the union of the body, mind, and spirit.

First recorded: Mid-20th century in common Western usage (Spanish adoption followed soon after).

Cognates (Related words)

English: yogaFrench: yoga

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'yoga' pronounced differently in Spanish than in English?

Yes, slightly. In Spanish, the 'y' sounds like a soft 'j' or 'ee' sound (like in 'yellow'), and the 'g' is soft, making it sound closer to 'YOH-gah' or 'JOH-gah'.

If 'yoga' ends in -a, why is it masculine?

Many words borrowed from other languages (especially Greek, like 'planeta' or 'problema') keep their original gender, which often happens to be masculine, even if they end in -a. Think of it as an exception to the rule you need to memorize!