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.