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"El tren" is a form of "tren", a noun which is often translated as "train". "Entrenar" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "to train". Learn more about the difference between "el tren" and "entrenar" below.
el tren(
trehn
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
entrenar(
ehn
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treh
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nahr
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. to practice (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Para entrenar un golpe, hay que empezar a una velocidad baja.To practice a shot, you need to start at a slow speed.
b. to practise (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Dedicamos la mitad de la clase a entrenar movimientos específicos de piernas.We devoted half of the class to practising specific leg movements.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
a. to train
Los soldados tienen que entrenar todas las mañanas.Soldiers have to train every morning.
a. to work out
Hay que entrenar con regularidad para desarrollar músculos.You have to work out consistently in order to build muscle.
entrenarse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
