Spanish Conversation · Level 109
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Spanish word
aeróbic
Pronunciation
IPA/aeˈɾoβik/
Meaning
- masculine nounaerobics
Example
¿Quieres venir al aeróbic conmigo esta tarde?
Do you want to come to aerobics with me this afternoon?
More examples
Hago aeróbic tres veces por semana.
I do aerobics three times a week.
Core concept
Group workout of sustained rhythmic movements to raise heart rate.
Common phrases
hacer aeróbic
do aerobics
clase de aeróbic
aerobics class
practicar aeróbic
practice aerobics
Similar words
gimnasia: Structured movement practices aimed at improving range of motion, posture, and muscle strength.
ejercicio: Any exercise or physical activity performed to improve well-being or physical condition.
cardio: High-heart-rate workouts focused on improving heart and lung function and overall stamina.
Definition in Spanish
Clase guiada de actividad aeróbica, normalmente en grupo, que busca mantener la frecuencia cardíaca elevada de forma continua.
Word origin
From English aerobics, the term traces to Greek aēr 'air' and bíos 'life' and was coined to mean oxygen-using physical activity.
Usage tips
- The written accent on the o in aeróbic marks the stressed syllable, so the Spanish stress pattern differs from English aerobics.
Related words
- aeróbicoaerobicadjective
- aeróbicamenteaerobicallyadverb