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entrenamiento

en-treh-nah-mee-en-toh/entrenaˈmjento/

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Use 'entrenamiento' when referring to the noun form, meaning the process or a session of training, like a workout or a practice.
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.

Examples

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.

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'.

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.

entrenando

/en-treh-NAN-doh//entɾeˈnando/

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Use 'entrenando' when referring to the gerund (the '-ing' form) of the verb 'entrenar', meaning the ongoing action of instructing or training someone.
A person in athletic clothes jogging along a bright, sunny park path.

Examples

Estoy entrenando a mi perro para que aprenda trucos nuevos.

I am training my dog to learn new tricks.

Estoy entrenando para el maratón de la próxima semana.

I am training for the marathon next week.

Llevamos tres horas entrenando en la cancha.

We have been practicing on the court for three hours.

Ella está entrenando a los nuevos empleados.

She is training the new employees.

The '-ando' ending

In Spanish, the '-ando' ending is just like the English '-ing' ending for 'ar' verbs. It shows that the action is happening right now.

Pairing with 'Estar'

To say 'I am training,' you must use the verb 'estar' (to be) followed by 'entrenando.' Example: 'Estoy entrenando.'

Don't use as a noun

Mistake: “Me gusta el entrenando.”

Correction: Me gusta el entrenamiento. Use 'entrenamiento' for the noun (the workout) and 'entrenando' only for the action.

Noun vs. Verb Confusion

The most common mistake is confusing 'entrenamiento' (the noun for the training session) with 'entrenando' (the verb form indicating the action of training). Remember, if you are talking about the *activity* or *session* itself, use the noun; if you are describing someone *doing* the training, use the verb form.

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