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How to Say "working out" in Spanish

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entrenando

/en-treh-NAN-doh//entɾeˈnando/

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Use 'entrenando' when referring to physical exercise, sports training, or preparing for a physical event.
A person in athletic clothes jogging along a bright, sunny park path.

Examples

Estoy entrenando para la carrera de mañana.

I am training for tomorrow's race.

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.

sacando

sah-KAHN-doh/saˈkando/

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Use 'sacando' when 'working out' means to calculate, deduce, or figure something out, especially information or conclusions.
A cartoon character looking thoughtful next to a puzzle, with a bright lightbulb illuminating above their head, symbolizing figuring out a solution.

Examples

El contable está sacando las cuentas del mes.

The accountant is working out the month's accounts.

El detective estaba sacando conclusiones del testimonio.

The detective was drawing/figuring out conclusions from the testimony.

El ingeniero sigue sacando el cálculo final para la estructura.

The engineer is still working out the final calculation for the structure.

Mental Extraction

This meaning relates to 'sacar' as 'pulling' information or a solution out of existing data, like pulling a rabbit out of a hat.

Physical vs. Mental 'Working Out'

The most common mistake is using 'entrenando' for mental calculations. Remember, 'entrenando' is for physical activity. For deducing or calculating, 'sacando' is the correct choice.

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