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"Entrenar" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "to train", and "adiestrar" is a transitive verb which is also often translated as "to train". Learn more about the difference between "entrenar" and "adiestrar" below.
entrenar(
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)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.).
adiestrar(
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)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. to train
Adiestré a mi perro para que se siente, para que se quede quieto y también para que dé la pata.I trained my dog to sit, stand still, and also to shake a paw.
a. to train
El sargento instructor adiestró a los soldados rasos en el manejo de bazucas.The drill sergeant trained the privates in the use of bazookas.
adiestrarse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
a. to practice
Esta semana, tenemos que adiestrarnos más que lo habitual porque se acerca un partido importante.We have to practice more than usual this week, because we have a big game coming up.
b. to practise (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
El equipo de natación se adiestró por más de tres horas esta tarde.The swim team practised more than three hours this afternoon.
c. to train
Si no empiezas a adiestrarte ahora, nunca estarás listo para correr en el maratónIf you don't start training now, you'll never be ready to run in the marathon.
