How to Say "fitness" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “fitness” is “aptitud” — use 'aptitud' when referring to a natural talent, skill, or suitability for a particular activity or task, including physical capabilities.
Use 'aptitud' when referring to a natural talent, skill, or suitability for a particular activity or task, including physical capabilities.
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Use 'condiciones' (usually in the plural and often with 'estar en') to talk about someone's physical state or health, indicating their level of physical fitness.
Learn more →ap-tee-TOODap.tiˈtuð
Examples
Tiene una gran aptitud para el atletismo.
He has great fitness/aptitude for athletics.
Ella tiene una aptitud natural para los idiomas.
She has a natural aptitude for languages.
El examen mide tu aptitud para las matemáticas.
The exam measures your aptitude for mathematics.
El certificado médico confirma su aptitud física para el buceo.
The medical certificate confirms his physical fitness for diving.
Always Feminine
In Spanish, almost all words ending in '-tud' are feminine. You should always use feminine markers like 'la', 'una', or 'las' with this word.
The 'P' vs 'C' Distinction
Be careful to pronounce the 'p' clearly. If you swap the 'p' for a 'c', you change the word from 'aptitud' (skill) to 'actitud' (attitude).
Aptitud vs. Actitud
Mistake: “Tiene una buena actitud para el piano.”
Correction: Tiene una buena aptitud para el piano.
kon-dee-SYOH-nes/kon.diˈθjo.nes/ (Spain), /kon.diˈsjo.nes/ (Latin America)
Examples
El corredor no estaba en buenas condiciones para la carrera.
The runner was not in good condition/fitness for the race.
Las condiciones climáticas eran perfectas para navegar.
The weather conditions were perfect for sailing.
Viven en muy malas condiciones.
They live in very poor conditions (circumstances).
El atleta no está en condiciones de competir hoy.
The athlete is not in condition (fit) to compete today.
Describing the Environment
When talking about the state of the weather, health, or a situation, 'condiciones' usually follows an adjective (buenas, malas, excelentes).
Aptitud vs. Condiciones
Learners often confuse 'aptitud' and 'condiciones' by using 'aptitud' when they mean general physical health. Remember that 'aptitud' implies a specific talent or suitability, while 'condiciones' refers to one's overall physical state or readiness.
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