exercitar

Senses

1. 1.

   to exercise, to work out

   to engage in physical exercise or training

2. 2.

   to practice, to exercise

   to practice or develop a skill, ability, or faculty

3. 3.

   to exercise, to exert

   to put into practice or use (a right, power, or function)

Examples

• "Eu preciso exercitar o corpo todos os dias para me manter saudável."

  I need to exercise my body every day to stay healthy.

• "É importante exercitar a mente com leitura e jogos."

  It's important to exercise the mind with reading and games.

• "O juiz exercitou seu poder de decisão no caso."

  The judge exercised his decision-making power in the case.

Usage

Regular -ar verb. Very common in fitness and wellness contexts. Often used reflexively as "exercitar-se" meaning "to work out" or "to exercise oneself." Common collocations include "exercitar o corpo" (exercise the body), "exercitar a mente" (exercise the mind), and "exercitar a paciência" (exercise patience).