Trote (en. Jogging)

/'tɾote/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A way of walking for a horse that is faster than a walk.
The horse maintains a constant trot throughout the race.
El caballo va a un trote constante durante toda la carrera.
Light and quick movement of a person while walking.
The morning trot keeps him in shape.
El trote matutino lo mantiene en forma.
verb
To run at a moderate pace, generally referring to physical activities.
She trots in the park every day.
Ella trota en el parque todos los días.

Etymology

The term comes from the Old French 'trot', which refers to the quick movement of a horse.

Common Phrases and Expressions

training trot
Light or moderate exercise to improve endurance.
trote de entrenamiento
at a good trot
To do something quickly or with energy.
a buen trote

Related Words

trotter
A person who trots.
trotador
trotting horse
A horse that moves at a trot.
trotero

Slang Meanings

The act of exercising by running at a moderate pace.
I'm going out for a trot in the park.
Voy a salir a dar un trote por el parque.
To run lightly, as part of a warm-up.
Before I start training, I always do a five-minute trot.
Antes de empezar a entrenar, siempre hago un trote de cinco minutos.