Ensayando (en. Rehearsing)

/ensajaŋdo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Carrying out rehearsals or trials of a work or presentation.
We are rehearsing for the theater play next month.
Estamos ensayando para la obra de teatro del próximo mes.
Practicing a musical piece before presenting it.
The group is rehearsing the new song for the concert.
El grupo está ensayando la nueva canción para el concierto.
Preparing a speech or presentation through practice.
She is rehearsing her presentation for the conference.
Ella está ensayando su presentación para la conferencia.

Etymology

From the Latin 'exagere', which means 'to lead, practice, or test'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

testing the waters
Preparing the conditions to act or do something.
ensayando el terreno
rehearsing life
Experimenting or trying out what it would be like to live in a certain way.
ensayando la vida
rehearsing together
Practicing or working together towards the same goal.
ensayando juntos

Related Words

rehearsal
Prior practice before a presentation or execution.
ensayo
rehearsalist
Person who conducts rehearsals.
ensayador
rehearsalism
Related to rehearsals, especially in literature.
ensayística

Slang Meanings

Preparing a plan or strategy.
I am rehearsing something big for the party.
Estoy ensayando algo grande para la fiesta.
Practicing something in secret.
I am practicing it so that it will be a surprise.
Lo estoy ensayando para que sea una sorpresa.