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feminine

/ximˈnasja/

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Translation

gymnastics, exercise

Word origin

From Latin gymnasia, from Greek gymnasia ('exercise'), from gymnazein ('to train, exercise naked'), from gymnos ('naked'). The same root gives English 'gymnasium'.

Origin
Greek
Root
gymnasia
English cognates
gymnasium, gymnastics

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralgimnasias

Examples

practica .

My daughter does gymnastics every Saturday.

rítmica deporte .

Rhythmic gymnastics is a very elegant sport.

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Do you go to the exercise class in the morning?

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Doing exercise every day is good for your health.

medalla .

The gymnastics team won the gold medal.

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This word is part of lesson 78.