Spanish Conversation · Level 69
60 words
Spanish word
adiestrar
Pronunciation
IPA/aðjesˈtɾaɾ/
Meaning
- verbtrain
Example
Es importante adiestrar a los cachorros desde pequeños.
It is important to train puppies from a young age.
More examples
En casa puedes adiestrar a la mascota con paciencia.
You can train the pet at home with patience.
Core concept
A dog learning to sit after repeated commands.
Common phrases
adiestrar a la mascota
train the pet
adiestrar en casa
train at home
Similar words
enseñar: Shows how to do something or explains knowledge so a learner can understand and apply it.
Definition in Spanish
Hacer que una persona o un animal adopte una conducta concreta mediante instrucciones y práctica repetida.
Word origin
From medieval Spanish adestrar, cognate with Italian addestrare and other Romance verbs that meant 'to discipline' or 'train'.
Usage tips
- Used mainly for teaching animals or practiced behaviors, and when applied to people it often sounds mechanical, with enseñar or educar used for general schooling or upbringing.
Related words
- adiestradortrainernoun
- adiestramientotrainingnoun
- adiestradotrainedadjective