Spanish word

halterofilia

Pronunciation

IPA/alteɾoˈfilja/

Meaning

  • feminine nounweightlifting

Example

¿Practicas halterofilia los fines de semana?

Do you practice weightlifting on weekends?

Illustration for halterofilia (weightlifting)

More examples

¿Tienes una sesión de halterofilia esta semana?

Do you have a weightlifting session this week?

Core concept

Regulated two-lift barbell competition.

Common phrases

  • hacer halterofilia

    do weightlifting

  • sesión de halterofilia

    weightlifting session

Similar words

levantamiento de pesas: Sport or contest where athletes lift barbells in judged attempts to reach the heaviest weight.
pesas: Plates, kettlebells, or dumbbells used as weights for lifting and resistance.
entrenamiento con pesas: Exercise routines using weights in sets and reps to build muscle and strength.

Definition in Spanish

Deporte de fuerza consistente en levantar pesos con una barra en movimientos reglamentados; término usado especialmente para la modalidad olímpica que incluye la arrancada y el envión.

Word origin

The term comes from French haltérophilie and traces back to Greek halteres 'weights' plus philia 'affection', literally 'love of weights', and it denotes the sport of barbell lifting.

Usage tips

  • To ask about gym workouts Spanish speakers say '¿Levantas pesas?', while '¿Practicas halterofilia?' specifically asks about competitive involvement.

Related words

  • halterófiloweightlifternoun

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