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How to Say "fitness" in Spanish

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aptitud

ap-tee-TOODap.tiˈtuð

nounB1general
Use 'aptitud' when referring to a natural talent, skill, or suitability for a particular activity or task, including physical capabilities.
A child sitting at a piano, effortlessly playing a beautiful melody with a natural smile.

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.

condiciones

kon-dee-SYOH-nes/kon.diˈθjo.nes/ (Spain), /kon.diˈsjo.nes/ (Latin America)

nounB1general
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.
A smiling figure wearing a raincoat standing happily under a bright yellow umbrella while large blue raindrops fall heavily around them.

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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