Spanish word

gimnasio

Pronunciation

IPA/ximˈnasjo/

Meaning

  • masculine noungym

Example

Voy al gimnasio todos los días.

I go to the gym every day.

Illustration for gimnasio (gym)

More examples

Busco un gimnasio cerca de mi trabajo.

I am looking for a gym near my work.

Core concept

Commercial workout facility with weight rooms, cardio zones, and group-class studios.

Common phrases

  • hacer ejercicio en el gimnasio

    work out at the gym

  • ir al gimnasio

    go to the gym

  • buscar un gimnasio cerca

    search for a gym nearby

Similar words

centro deportivo: Complex offering multiple indoor and outdoor sports courts, fields, and training areas.
sala de fitness: Indoor room focused on cardio and strength machines for general conditioning sessions.
sala de musculación: Area equipped with free weights and resistance machines dedicated to strength training.
polideportivo: Large sports complex with several arenas and facilities for different competitive sports.

Definition in Spanish

Centro al que la gente acude para entrenar el cuerpo y cuidar la forma física, equipado para musculación y ejercicios cardiovasculares.

Word origin

Derived from Latin gymnasium and ultimately from Greek gymnasion, preserving the sense of a dedicated space for physical training.

Usage tips

  • Spanish gimnasio usually means a commercial fitness center, while English gymnasium often means a school gym, so choose words to match the setting.

Other meanings

  • gymnasiumnoun
  • fitness centernoun

Related words

  • gimnasiagymnasticsnoun
  • gimnastagymnastnoun

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