Entrenado (en. Trained)

/entɾe'naðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Refers to a person who has received training or preparation in a particular discipline.
The athlete is trained to compete at a professional level.
El atleta está entrenado para competir a nivel profesional.
Indicates that something has been developed through practice and learning.
The driving technique is very well trained.
La técnica de manejo del coche está muy bien entrenada.
Describes an animal that has been trained to perform certain tasks.
The dog is trained to help people with disabilities.
El perro está entrenado para ayudar a personas con discapacidad.

Etymology

From the verb train, which comes from the French 'entraîner'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

trained to
Prepared to perform a task or face a situation.
entrenado para
to be well trained
To have a high level of preparation or training.
estar bien entrenado
trained in
To have acquired skills in a specific area.
entrenado en

Related Words

train
Verb that means to prepare or develop skills.
entrenar
training
Process of preparing someone in an activity or discipline.
entrenamiento

Slang Meanings

To be in good physical shape.
That person is trained, they can run a marathon without problems.
Esa persona está entrenada, puede correr una maratón sin problemas.
To have outstanding skills in an area.
In the game, he was very trained and didn't miss a shot.
En el juego, estaba muy entrenado y no falló ni un tiro.