Significado
To engage in physical activity for health or fitness.
Contexto cultural
Brazilians often use the term 'malhar' instead of 'fazer exercícios' when referring to the gym. It comes from the verb 'to hammer' or 'to beat', implying the intensity of the workout. In Portugal, 'fazer exercícios' is often associated with school or physiotherapy. For general fitness, 'fazer desporto' or 'ir ao ginásio' is more common. In Luanda, 'fazer exercícios' is becoming very popular on the 'Marginal' (the coastal road), where people gather at sunset to work out together. Physical education in schools is a primary context for 'fazer exercícios', often involving rhythmic gymnastics and group drills.
Use the Plural
Always default to 'exercícios' (plural) when talking about your workout. It sounds much more native than the singular.
Fazer vs. Praticar
Don't use 'praticar' in casual conversation; it sounds like you're reading from a textbook. Stick with 'fazer'.
Significado
To engage in physical activity for health or fitness.
Use the Plural
Always default to 'exercícios' (plural) when talking about your workout. It sounds much more native than the singular.
Fazer vs. Praticar
Don't use 'praticar' in casual conversation; it sounds like you're reading from a textbook. Stick with 'fazer'.
Malhar in Brazil
If you want to sound like a local in Rio or São Paulo, use 'malhar' for the gym. It's the ultimate insider word.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'fazer'.
Eu ______ exercícios todas as manhãs.
The first person singular (Eu) of the verb 'fazer' is 'faço'.
Which sentence is more natural for a workout session?
A: Eu faço exercício. B: Eu faço exercícios.
In Portuguese, we typically use the plural 'exercícios' to refer to a workout.
Match the subject with the correct verb form.
1. Nós, 2. Você, 3. Eles
Nós fazemos, Você faz, Eles fazem.
Complete the dialogue.
Maria: Você quer ir ao cinema? João: Não posso, eu preciso ______ os exercícios de matemática.
After 'preciso', we use the infinitive 'fazer'.
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Ayudas visuales
Fazer Exercícios vs. Malhar
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosEu ______ exercícios todas as manhãs.
The first person singular (Eu) of the verb 'fazer' is 'faço'.
A: Eu faço exercício. B: Eu faço exercícios.
In Portuguese, we typically use the plural 'exercícios' to refer to a workout.
Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:
Nós fazemos, Você faz, Eles fazem.
Maria: Você quer ir ao cinema? João: Não posso, eu preciso ______ os exercícios de matemática.
After 'preciso', we use the infinitive 'fazer'.
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Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasYes, but it's less common. It usually refers to a single, specific movement (like 'um exercício de agachamento') rather than a whole session.
'Fazer exercícios' is general. 'Treinar' implies a goal, like training for a marathon or a specific sport.
Yes! It's the standard way to say 'to do exercises' in a textbook or for school assignments.
You can say 'fazer uma corrida' or simply 'correr'. 'Fazer exercícios' is more general.
It's neutral. You can use it with your boss, your doctor, or your best friend.
In Portuguese, when 'x' appears between two vowels, it often takes the 'z' sound. This is a common phonological rule.
Yes, though many people say 'praticar yoga' because it's seen as a practice/discipline.
The most common slang is 'malhar'.
You say 'Eu fiz meus exercícios'.
Use 'os' if you are talking about specific exercises (like homework). Don't use it for general working out ('Eu faço exercícios').
Frases relacionadas
Entrar em forma
builds onTo get in shape
Queimar calorias
similarTo burn calories
Puxar ferro
specialized formTo pump iron
Fazer alongamento
specialized formTo do stretching
