Ejercitar (en. Exercise)

/e.xer.θiˈtaɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

Undergo physical training.

It is important to exercise regularly to maintain health.

Es importante ejercitarse regularmente para mantener la salud.

Develop or practice skills or abilities.

I need to exercise my memory with word games.

Necesito ejercitar mi memoria con juegos de palabras.

Put theoretical knowledge into practice.

Students should apply what they have learned in class through projects.

Los estudiantes deben ejercitar lo aprendido en clase mediante proyectos.

It derives from the Latin 'exercitare', which means 'to put into practice' or 'to do.'

exercise the mind

Engage in activities that stimulate thinking and concentration.

ejercitar la mente

practice in art

Practice and improve artistic skills.

ejercitarse en el arte

exercise rights

Make use of the rights one has.

ejercitar los derechos

exercise

Physical or mental activity performed to improve capabilities.

ejercicio

training

The process of teaching or learning specific skills through practice.

entrenamiento

practice

Repetition of activities to acquire or improve skills.

práctica

Get in shape

Since he started exercising, he looks fitter.

Desde que comenzó a ejercitar, se ve más en forma.

Give exercise

It's good to give exercise to the mind with puzzles.

Es bueno dar ejercicio a la mente con puzzles.