noun
lo esercizio
exercise
Definition & meaning
The word esercizio has several primary meanings in Italian:
- Practice or drill: A task performed to improve a skill, acquire knowledge, or maintain physical fitness. For example, a math problem in school or a series of movements in a gym.
- Execution or performance: The act of carrying out a function, power, or right. For instance, the esercizio of one's professional duties.
- Business or commercial activity: A place where a business is conducted, such as a shop or a retail establishment (e.g., pubblico esercizio).
- Operation: The state of being in use or functional, such as a machine or a transport line being in esercizio (operational).
Grammar & Word origin
- Grammar: It is a masculine noun.
- Origin: The word derives from the Latin exercitium, which comes from the verb exercere, meaning "to keep busy," "to train," or "to practice." This stems from ex- (out) and arcere (to hold off or contain).
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- Pratica (practice/training)
- Allenamento (workout/training)
- Attività (activity)
- Compito (task/homework)
- Esecuzione (execution)
- Negozio (shop/business)
Antonyms:
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Examples
Faccio un esercizio ogni mattina.noun
I do an exercise every morning.
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