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elementary exercise

[ˌɛlɪˈmɛntəri ˈɛksərˌsaɪz]
nounpl: elementary exercises
exercício elementar
1. A basic or fundamental practice or activity designed to develop or improve a skill, typically used in education, physical training, or skill development
The teacher assigned elementary exercises to help students master the basics of multiplication.
A professora atribuiu exercícios elementares para ajudar os alunos a dominar o básico da multiplicação.
2. A simple physical movement or activity performed as part of training or conditioning
The coach had the players do elementary exercises before starting the main workout.
O treinador fez os jogadores fazerem exercícios elementares antes de iniciar o treino principal.
Synonyms
basic exercisefundamental exercisebeginner exerciseintroductory exercise
Antonyms
advanced exercisecomplex exerciseintermediate exercise

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
exercício elementar
Standard term used in educational and fitness contexts
São Paulo
exercício básico
Common alternative in São Paulo region
Portugal
exercício elementar
Formal term used in Portuguese education system

Related Idioms & Phrases

go back to basics
start from scratch
learn the ropes
learn from the ground up
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