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gymnasium

[/dʒɪmˈneɪziəm/]
nounmasculinepl: gymnasiums or gymnasia
ginásio
1. A building or room equipped with apparatus for physical exercise and training
The school built a new gymnasium for sports activities.
A escola construiu um novo ginásio para atividades esportivas.
2. In some European countries, a secondary school preparing students for university
He attended gymnasium in Germany before university.
Ele frequentou o ginásio na Alemanha antes da universidade.
NYC Slang
gym
Synonyms
gymsports hallfitness centerhealth club

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ginásio
Most common term for exercise facility
São Paulo
academia de ginástica
Often used for fitness gyms specifically
Rio de Janeiro
ginásio
Standard usage
Portugal
ginásio
Also refers to secondary school in educational context

Related Idioms & Phrases

hit the gymnasium
gymnasium routine
gymnasium class
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