Ejerce (en. Exercises)

/eˈxer.θe/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To carry out a professional or work activity.
He practices medicine in a local hospital.
Él ejerce la medicina en un hospital local.
To make use of a right or power.
She exercises her right to vote in the elections.
Ella ejerce su derecho a votar en las elecciones.
To practice a sport or activity.
Juan plays football professionally.
Juan ejerce el fútbol de manera profesional.
To influence or have an effect on something.
The teacher exerts a great influence on his students.
El maestro ejerce una gran influencia en sus estudiantes.

Etymology

From Latin 'exercere', which means 'to do, to practice'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to practice a profession
To perform a specific job officially.
ejercer una profesión
to exercise rights
To make use of the rights that belong to a person.
ejercer derechos
to exercise influence
To have a significant impact on the decisions or behaviors of others.
ejercer influencia

Related Words

exercise
Activities carried out to develop skills, especially physical ones.
ejercicio
executor
A person who carries out a specific action.
ejecutor
to exercise
To practice or put a skill or activity into practice.
ejercitar

Slang Meanings

To effect something quickly
He exercises quickly when he has time.
Él ejerce en una forma rápida cuando tiene tiempo.
To make use of skills
She always exercises her talents in any project.
Ella siempre ejerce sus talentos en cualquier proyecto.