Significado
Exercise at a fitness center.
Contexto cultural
Gyms are very popular in urban centers like Madrid and Barcelona. Many people use the English word 'gym' even in Spanish sentences. Fitness culture is huge, and 'ir al gimnasio' is a very common daily activity.
Contractions
Always remember that 'a' + 'el' = 'al'. This is a golden rule in Spanish.
False Friends
Don't say 'hacer gimnasia' if you mean lifting weights at a gym; that's 'hacer pesas'.
Significado
Exercise at a fitness center.
Contractions
Always remember that 'a' + 'el' = 'al'. This is a golden rule in Spanish.
False Friends
Don't say 'hacer gimnasia' if you mean lifting weights at a gym; that's 'hacer pesas'.
Teste-se
Complete the sentence.
Hoy voy ___ gimnasio.
A + el = al.
Which is correct?
Choose the correct phrase.
Contraction is mandatory.
Match the verb.
Match 'Ir' with its meaning.
Ir means to go.
Complete the dialogue.
A: ¿Vas al gimnasio? B: Sí, ___ al gimnasio.
First person singular.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosHoy voy ___ gimnasio.
A + el = al.
Choose the correct phrase.
Contraction is mandatory.
Combine cada item a esquerda com seu par a direita:
Ir means to go.
A: ¿Vas al gimnasio? B: Sí, ___ al gimnasio.
First person singular.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
6 perguntasYes, especially in Latin America, 'gym' is very common in casual conversation.
No, it is grammatically incorrect. Always use 'al'.
It is neutral and can be used in any setting.
Use 'hacer ejercicio en casa'.
Yes, in modern Spanish it refers to a fitness center.
Use 'Estoy en el gimnasio'.
Frases relacionadas
Hacer ejercicio
synonymTo exercise
Entrenar
similarTo train
Ir a correr
contrastTo go running
