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    Entrenar (en. Train)

    /entɾeˈnaɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To instruct a person in a specific activity through practice.
    The coach trains the soccer players every day.
    El entrenador entrena a los jugadores de fútbol todos los días.
    To perform physical exercises in order to improve the body's capabilities.
    She trains at the gym to be in shape.
    Ella entrena en el gimnasio para estar en forma.
    To prepare someone for an exam or contest.
    The teacher trains his students for the math exam.
    El profesor entrena a sus alumnos para el examen de matemáticas.
    To develop technical skills through practice and repetition.
    The musician trains his technique every day.
    El músico entrena su técnica todos los días.

    Etymology

    It derives from the Latin 'intraneare', which means to practice or exercise.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    train for a competition
    To prepare physically for a sporting event.
    entrenar para una competición
    train the team
    To instruct and prepare a group for a specific sport.
    entrenar al equipo
    train the mind
    To develop cognitive skills through practice.
    entrenar la mente
    to be in shape
    To maintain good physical condition through training.
    estar en forma

    Related Words

    coach
    A person who trains others in a sport or activity.
    entrenador
    training
    The process of practicing and improving physical or mental skills.
    entrenamiento
    exercise
    Physical activity carried out in order to improve health or condition.
    ejercicio

    Slang Meanings

    Train on the street
    He always trains on the street; he doesn't like the gym.
    Él siempre entrena en la calle, no le gusta el gimnasio.
    Give training
    I’m going to give training to my friend so he can learn to run.
    Voy a dar entrenamiento a mi amigo para que aprenda a correr.