Spanish word

entrenamiento

Pronunciation

IPA/entɾenaˈmjento/

Meaning

  • masculine nounpractice

Example

Hoy tengo un entrenamiento.

Today I have a practice.

Illustration for entrenamiento (practice)

More examples

Para mejorar, necesito un entrenamiento regular.

To improve, I need regular training.

Core concept

Series of planned sessions to prepare or improve skills through repeated practice.

Common phrases

  • plan de entrenamiento

    training program

  • entrenamiento diario

    daily training

  • entrenamiento intensivo

    intensive training

Similar words

práctica: Repeated practical work or rehearsal focusing on applying skills in action.
ejercicio: Short exercises or drills that repeat movements to build capacity.
clase: Class session with a teacher delivering instruction to a group of students.
sesión: One allotted session at a set time for a particular activity or practice.

Definition in Spanish

Actividad planificada o conjunto de sesiones destinadas a preparar o perfeccionar habilidades, conocimientos o condición física mediante práctica repetida.

Word origin

From Spanish entrenar plus the noun suffix -miento, where entrenar comes from en- plus Old French traîner meaning to pull and ultimately from Latin trahere.

Usage tips

  • Commonly used for organized or coach-led programs (sports teams, workplace courses); casual or one-off practice often uses práctica.

Other meanings

  • trainingnoun
  • drillnoun

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