la
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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