exercise in the Oxford Spanish Dictionary

Translations for exercise in the English»Spanish Dictionary

I.exercise [Am ˈɛksərˌsaɪz, Brit ˈɛksəsʌɪz] N

1. exercise U (physical):

exercise

ejercicio m

swimming is good exercise

nadar es un buen ejercicio

to take exercise

hacer ejercicio

you don't take much/any exercise

no haces mucho/ningún ejercicio

I play tennis for exercise

juego al tenis para hacer ejercicio

2.1. exercise C (drill):

exercise

ejercicio m

to do an exercise

hacer un ejercicio

breathing/vocal exercises

ejercicios respiratorios/vocales

2.2. exercise C SCHOOL (set of questions):

exercise

ejercicio m

2.3. exercise C MIL:

exercise

ejercicios mpl

exercise

maniobras fpl

to go on exercise(s)

ir de maniobras

3. exercise C (undertaking):

a public relations/cost-cutting exercise

una operación de relaciones públicas/recorte de gastos

the object of the exercise is to reduce losses

lo que se persigue con esto es reducir las pérdidas

the whole point of the exercise is to show up the inadequacies of the system

se trata precisamente de demostrar las fallas del sistema

4. exercise U (use):

exercise (of rights, power) form

ejercicio m

exercise (of caution, patience)

uso m

in the exercise of his authority

en el ejercicio de su autoridad

5. exercise <exercises, pl > (ceremony):

exercise Am

ceremonia f

II.exercise [Am ˈɛksərˌsaɪz, Brit ˈɛksəsʌɪz] VB trans

1.1. exercise (give exercise to):

exercise body

ejercitar

exercise dog

pasear

exercise horse

ejercitar

exercise horse

trabajar

exercise troops/recruits

(hacer) ejercitar

1.2. exercise (preoccupy) form:

exercise mind/conscience

preocupar

exercise mind/conscience

inquietar

to be much/greatly exercised by or about sth liter

estar muy/enormemente preocupado por algo

2.1. exercise (use):

exercise power/control/right

ejercer

exercise patience/tact

hacer uso de

to exercise restraint

obrar con moderación

to exercise great care

proceder con sumo cuidado

the examiner will exercise his discretion in such cases

tales casos quedan a criterio del examinador

2.2. exercise (exert):

exercise influence/action

ejercer

III.exercise [Am ˈɛksərˌsaɪz, Brit ˈɛksəsʌɪz] VB intr

exercise

hacer ejercicio

exercise

ejercitarse

exercise bicycle N

exercise bicycle

bicicleta f estática

exercise bicycle

bicicleta f de ejercicio

exercise yard N

exercise yard

patio m de ejercicio

exercise book N

exercise book

cuaderno m

floor exercise N SPORTS

floor exercise

ejercicio m de suelo

field exercise N

field exercise

ejercicio m de campaña

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damage control exercise (for accidents, fires)

acción f para minimizar los daños

damage control exercise (in public relations)

operación f de lavado de imagen

exercise/swimming togs

ropa de gimnasia/de baño

Translations for exercise in the Spanish»English Dictionary

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bicicleta fija

exercise bike

cuaderno (de ejercicios)

exercise book

exercise in the PONS Dictionary

Translations for exercise in the English»Spanish Dictionary

I.exercise [ˈeksəsaɪz, Am -sɚ-] VB trans

1. exercise (muscles):

exercise

ejercitar

exercise dog

llevar de paseo

exercise horse

entrenar

to exercise one's muscles/memory

ejercitar los músculos/la memoria

2. exercise (apply):

exercise authority, control

ejercer

to exercise caution

proceder con cautela

to exercise common sense

hacer uso del sentido común

to exercise discretion

actuar con discreción

to exercise self-discipline

imponerse autodisciplina

II.exercise [ˈeksəsaɪz, Am -sɚ-] VB intr

exercise

hacer ejercicio

III.exercise [ˈeksəsaɪz, Am -sɚ-] N

1. exercise (physical training):

exercise

ejercicio m

physical exercise

gimnasia f

to do exercises

hacer ejercicios

2. exercise SCHOOL, UNIV:

exercise

ejercicio m

written exercises

ejercicios m pl escritos

3. exercise MIL:

exercise

maniobras f pl

4. exercise no pl (action, achievement):

exercise

acción f

5. exercise no pl (use):

exercise

uso m

6. exercise pl Am:

exercise

ceremonia f

exercise bike N

exercise bike

bicicleta f de ejercicio

exercise studio N

exercise studio

gimnasio m

exercise book N

exercise book

cuaderno m

exercise machine N

User Entry

exercise machine

máquina de ejercicio[s] f

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to exercise restraint form

mostrarse comedido

strenuous exercise, sport

agotador(a)

Translations for exercise in the Spanish»English Dictionary

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ejercicio

exercise

el médico me recomendó hacer ejercicio

my doctor advised me to take [or do] exercise

ejercicio (para practicar)

exercise

ejercicio de combate

combat exercise

bicicleta estática

exercise bike

ejercicio de yoga

yoga exercise

exercise Examples from the PONS Dictionary (editorially verified)

to exercise one's muscles/memory

ejercitar los músculos/la memoria

to exercise caution

proceder con cautela

to exercise common sense

hacer uso del sentido común

to exercise discretion

actuar con discreción

to exercise self-discipline

imponerse autodisciplina

to exercise restraint form

mostrarse comedido

the object of the exercise is ...

el objeto del ejercicio es...

form of exercise

tipo de ejercicio

my doctor advised me to take [or do] exercise

el médico me recomendó hacer ejercicio

I imposed an hour's daily exercise on myself

me impuse una hora de ejercicio diario

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English

Though the vast majority of the governor-general's work is routine and non-contentious, from time to time occasions arise when a governor-general must exercise independent judgment.

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For a true handstand, the exercise is performed free-standing, held in the air.

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The key to this whether it's possible to turn fusion reactor technology from a laboratory exercise into a real-world application.

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Since they are group dances, they are often used as joyful exercise music.

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We all must exercise religious vigilance and caution so as not to be misled by some self-seeking religious men and women.

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The importance of making a distinction between bona fide mistakes and a colourable exercise of power in investigation of corruption cases can not be overemphasised.

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A new year is like a new exercise book.

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Excessive exercise has been classified in different ways; sometimes as an addiction and sometimes as a compulsion.

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However, they should also be friendly, communicative, and playful if they receive the proper care and exercise.

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Too much exercise may cause a woman to miss her period, a symptom known as amenorrhea.

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