Ejerciendo (en. Exercising)

e-xer-'sen-do

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To carry out an activity, function, or job.
She is exercising her profession as a lawyer.
Ella está ejerciendo su profesión como abogada.
To apply force or influence over something or someone.
They are exerting pressure for decisions to be made quickly.
Están ejerciendo presión para que se tomen decisiones rápidamente.
To execute rights or powers in some way.
He is exercising his right to protest.
Él está ejerciendo su derecho a protestar.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'exercere', which means 'to keep busy, to work'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

exercising authority
To exercise control or power over others.
ejerciendo la autoridad
exercising rights
To make use of or claim rights.
ejerciendo derechos

Related Words

exercise
Activity undertaken to improve a skill or condition.
ejercicio
to exercise
To carry out an activity or exercise a right.
ejercer

Slang Meanings

To be in action or in motion.
The team is exercising on the field to improve.
El equipo está ejerciendo en el campo para mejorar.
To seize an opportunity.
You are exercising your chance to advance in the company.
Estás ejerciendo tu chance de avanzar en la empresa.