Spanish Conversation · Level 22
90 words
Spanish word
ejercer
Pronunciation
IPA/exeɾˈθeɾ/
Meaning
- verbexercise
Example
El presidente puede ejercer su autoridad.
The president can exercise his authority.
More examples
Los líderes pueden ejercer influencia en la opinión pública.
Leaders can exercise influence on public opinion.
Core concept
Applying a right, authority, or influence in practice.
Common phrases
ejercer influencia
exercise influence
ejercer derechos
exercise rights
ejercer control
exercise control
Similar words
usar: Uses an item or power for a particular purpose.
aplicar: Applies a procedure or rule to a case to achieve an effect.
imponer: Forces others to accept a decision, rule, or obligation.
desempeñar: Carries out a role or job, fulfilling its duties.
Definition in Spanish
Usar o aplicar de forma efectiva un derecho, una autoridad o una influencia; también desempeñar una profesión u oficio mediante la práctica.
Word origin
From Latin exercēre 'to train, make work' via Old Spanish exercer, Spanish ejercer means putting a right, authority, or profession into actual effect.
Usage tips
- Ejercer is mainly formal or legal and appears in phrases like ejercer la autoridad or ejercer un derecho, while speakers often say trabajar de or ser for jobs and hacer ejercicio for physical workouts.