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allenamento

/al.le.naˈmen.to/noun · masculineB1
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Meaning

training, practice, workout

  • fitness, shape (essere in/fuori allenamento)

In a sentence

Oggi ho saltato l'allenamento perché ero stanco.

Today I skipped training because I was tired.

Per correre la maratona serve un allenamento costante.

To run a marathon, you need consistent training.

Domani abbiamo l'allenamento con il nuovo mister.

Tomorrow we have training with the new coach.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
allenamentomasculine · singular
allenamentimasculine · plural

Usage notes

  • Use allenamento for sports, fitness, or skill practice. For academic study, use studio, not allenamento.
  • Fare allenamento is common for doing training; allenarsi means to train oneself. Avoid using allenamento as a verb.
  • In shape/fitness contexts, in allenamento means fit or well-trained; fuori allenamento means out of practice or unfit.

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