Spanish Conversation · Level 36
75 words
Spanish word
calentamiento
Pronunciation
IPA/kalentaˈmjento/
Meaning
- masculine nounwarm-up
Example
En el gimnasio siempre hago un calentamiento.
At the gym I always do a warm-up.
More examples
Antes del partido, el entrenador pidió un calentamiento rápido para el equipo.
Before the match, the coach asked for a quick warm-up for the team.
Core concept
Gentle pre-exercise routine that loosens joints and raises heart rate.
Common phrases
hacer un calentamiento
do a warm-up
calentamiento muscular
muscular warm-up
rutina de calentamiento
warm-up routine
Similar words
estiramiento: Stretching movements that lengthen muscles and increase flexibility.
entrada en calor: Short, gradual set of movements that steadily warm the body before activity.
Definition in Spanish
Conjunto de ejercicios suaves realizados antes de practicar deporte para aumentar la movilidad y reducir el riesgo de lesión.
Word origin
From Spanish calentar 'to heat' plus the noun-forming suffix -amiento, it names the action or result of warming the body before physical activity.
Usage tips
- In conversation speakers typically say hacer un calentamiento or calentarse for preparing to train, while calentar by itself often refers to heating something else.