el
masculine
/ximˈnasjo/
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Translation
gym, gymnasium
Word origin
From Latin gymnasium, from Greek gymnasion, from gymnazein ('to train, exercise'), itself from gymnos ('naked'), because athletes trained unclothed. The same root gives English 'gymnasium' and 'gymnastics'.
- Origin
- Greek
- Root
- gymnasion
- English cognates
- gymnasium, gymnastics
Grammar
Gendermasculine
Pluralgimnasios
Examples
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I go to the gym three times a week.
muchas .
There are lots of new machines at the gym.
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He joined the gym to get into shape.
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After the gym I always have a shower.
¿ ?
Do you want to come to the gym with me this afternoon?
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