How to Say "bench press" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “bench press” is “press” — B1 level.
Examples
Él hace press en el gimnasio los lunes.
He does bench press at the gym on Mondays.
El press de banca es fundamental para fortalecer el pecho.
The bench press is essential for strengthening the chest.
Debes tener cuidado con los hombros al hacer un press militar.
You must be careful with your shoulders when doing a military press.
Borrowed Words and Gender
In Spanish, words borrowed from English that end in a consonant are usually masculine. That's why we say 'el press' instead of 'la press'.
Using 'de' for Specificity
To describe exactly which type of press you are doing, just add 'de' followed by the name of the exercise, like 'press de hombros' (shoulder press).
Using 'press' for 'the media'
Mistake: “Leo las noticias en el press.”
Correction: Leo las noticias en la prensa.
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