Gimnasio (en. Gym)

/ximˈnasjo/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Establishment where sports and physical conditioning activities are carried out.
I go to the gym every day to stay fit.
Voy al gimnasio todos los días para mantenerme en forma.
Room in a school or institution where sports are conducted.
The competition will be held in our school's gym.
La competencia se celebrará en el gimnasio de nuestra escuela.
Facilities equipped with machines for exercising.
The gym has a weight area and a group class room.
El gimnasio cuenta con un área de pesas y una sala de clases grupales.

Etymology

It comes from the Latin 'gymnasium,' which in turn derives from the Greek 'gymnásion,' related to physical exercise.

Common Phrases and Expressions

go to the gym
Participating in physical activities at a gym.
ir al gimnasio
work out at the gym
Performing training at a gym.
hacer gimnasio
there are no excuses not to go to the gym
A motivational phrase that encourages maintaining an active lifestyle.
no hay excusas para no ir al gimnasio

Related Words

exercise
Physical activity undertaken to improve health.
ejercicio
fitness
State of health and physical well-being.
fitness
training
Process of developing physical or mental skills.
entrenamiento

Slang Meanings

Gym
I go to the gym to do cardio.
Voy al gim a hacer cardio.
Gymnastics
I love gymnastics, it's a lot of fun.
Me encanta la gimnasia, es muy divertida.