Gym (en. Gym)

/dʒɪm/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Establishment where physical activities and exercises are carried out.
I go to the gym to stay in shape.
Voy al gym para mantenerme en forma.
Room equipped with machines and materials for training.
The new gym in the neighborhood has very modern machines.
El nuevo gym del barrio tiene máquinas muy modernas.
Place where sports or recreational activities are practiced.
The gym offers yoga and Pilates classes.
El gym ofrece clases de yoga y pilates.

Etymology

From the English 'gymnasium', which comes from the Greek 'gymnasion'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to work out
To practice exercises in a gym.
hacer gym
to go to the gym
To go to a gym to exercise.
ir al gym
to be in shape
To maintain a healthy and athletic physical state.
estar en forma

Related Words

gymnastics
Discipline that consists of physical exercises performed in a gym.
gimnasia
training
Process of physical preparation in a specific discipline.
entrenamiento
weights
Equipment used for lifting in the gym.
pesas

Slang Meanings

The place where training occurs.
I am going to the gym to do some cardio.
Voy al gym a hacer un poco de cardio.
A nickname for the gym among friends.
Are you joining me at the gym this afternoon?
¿Te unes a mí en el gym esta tarde?