How to Say "weightlifting" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “weightlifting” is “levantamiento” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
El levantamiento de pesas es un deporte olímpico.
Weightlifting is an Olympic sport.
Necesitamos ayuda para el levantamiento de los muebles pesados.
We need help with the lifting of the heavy furniture.
El levantamiento del telón marcó el inicio de la obra.
The raising of the curtain marked the start of the play.
Using 'de' for what is lifted
To specify what is being raised, always use 'levantamiento de' followed by the object.
Noun vs. Verb
While 'levantar' is the action (to lift), 'levantamiento' describes the whole event or process.
Confusing with 'elevador'
Mistake: “Usar levantamiento para hablar del aparato que te sube de piso.”
Correction: Use 'ascensor' or 'elevador' for the machine; 'levantamiento' is the physical movement or act.
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