Spanish Conversation · Level 185
15 words
Spanish word
ejercitar
Pronunciation
IPA/exeɾθiˈtaɾ/
Meaning
- verbtrain
Example
Es importante ejercitar la memoria todos los días.
It is important to train your memory every day.
More examples
Para evitar lesiones, hay que ejercitar los músculos antes de correr.
To avoid injuries, you should exercise the muscles before running.
Core concept
Repeated practice to improve a skill.
Common phrases
ejercitar la memoria
strengthen memory
ejercitar la pronunciación
train pronunciation
ejercitar la paciencia
strengthen patience
Similar words
practicar: Builds skill or knowledge through repeated practice.
repetir: Performs the same movement or words repeatedly.
repasar: Reviews learned material to refresh it and prevent forgetting.
ensayar: Runs through a scene, speech, or procedure as a rehearsal before performance.
Definition in Spanish
Practicar repetidamente una habilidad, una parte del cuerpo o la mente para mejorarla o mantenerla activa.
Word origin
From Latin exercitāre (a frequentative of exercēre 'to keep busy, to move'), originally 'set in motion' and later used for training or practicing by repetition.
Usage tips
- Native speakers often prefer practicar or entrenar for everyday training, while ejercitar commonly appears with abstract targets like la memoria or in more formal contexts.