B2 noun Neutral

trainer

/ˈtreɪnə(r)/

A person who teaches people or animals specific skills, physical techniques, or behaviors through practice and instruction. In British English, the term also refers to a type of soft athletic shoe used for sports or casual wear.

Ejemplos

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1

I bought a new pair of white trainers for my daily jogging sessions.

I bought a new pair of white athletic shoes for my daily jogging sessions.

2

The organization appointed a specialized trainer to oversee the implementation of the new software.

The organization appointed a specialized instructor to oversee the implementation of the new software.

3

My gym trainer says I'm finally ready to start lifting heavier weights.

My gym coach says I'm finally ready to start lifting heavier weights.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
trainer
Verb
train
Adjetivo
trained
Relacionado
trainee
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Truco para recordar

Think of a 'train' pulling cars along a track; a trainer 'pulls' you toward a specific goal or skill.

Quiz rápido

The company hired a professional ______ to teach the staff how to use the new database.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: trainer

Ejemplos

1

I bought a new pair of white trainers for my daily jogging sessions.

everyday

I bought a new pair of white athletic shoes for my daily jogging sessions.

2

The organization appointed a specialized trainer to oversee the implementation of the new software.

formal

The organization appointed a specialized instructor to oversee the implementation of the new software.

3

My gym trainer says I'm finally ready to start lifting heavier weights.

informal

My gym coach says I'm finally ready to start lifting heavier weights.

4

Recent pedagogical research suggests that the role of the vocational trainer is evolving toward mentorship.

academic

Recent educational research suggests that the role of the vocational instructor is evolving toward mentorship.

5

We need to hire an external trainer to lead the team-building seminar next month.

business

We need to hire an external consultant to lead the team-building seminar next month.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
trainer
Verb
train
Adjetivo
trained
Relacionado
trainee

Colocaciones comunes

personal trainer a fitness professional who works one-on-one with clients
corporate trainer a person who conducts professional development in a company
athletic trainers specialists who prevent and treat sports injuries
dog trainer a person who teaches animals to follow commands
a pair of trainers a set of two athletic shoes

Frases Comunes

train the trainer

a program designed to teach instructors how to teach others

physical trainer

someone who focuses on body conditioning and health

certified trainer

an instructor who has officially passed qualification exams

Se confunde a menudo con

trainer vs sneaker

Sneaker is the standard American English term for the shoe, while trainer is the standard British English term.

trainer vs coach

A coach usually focuses on strategy and motivation in sports, while a trainer focuses on physical conditioning or specific skill drills.

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Notas de uso

When referring to people, use 'trainer' for technical skills or physical fitness. When referring to footwear, remember that 'trainers' is plural and primarily used in British English contexts.

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Errores comunes

Learners often use 'trainer' to refer to a primary school teacher, which is incorrect; 'trainer' is specific to skills-based instruction or fitness.

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Truco para recordar

Think of a 'train' pulling cars along a track; a trainer 'pulls' you toward a specific goal or skill.

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Origen de la palabra

From the verb 'train', originating from the Old French 'trahiner', meaning to pull or draw along.

Patrones gramaticales

countable noun plural form: trainers often used as a modifier in compound nouns like 'fitness trainer'
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Contexto cultural

In the UK, the term 'trainers' is ubiquitous for casual athletic footwear, whereas in the US, 'sneakers' or 'tennis shoes' are preferred.

Quiz rápido

The company hired a professional ______ to teach the staff how to use the new database.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: trainer

Palabras relacionadas

arbiter

B2

An arbiter is a person or authority who has the power to settle a dispute or decide what is right, acceptable, or fashionable. It can refer to a formal legal role or a metaphorical judge of cultural and social standards.

arbitrarily

C2

To act in a way that is based on random choice or personal whim rather than any reason or system. It often implies a decision-making process that is perceived as unfair or lacking logical justification.

arbitrariness

C1

The quality of being based on random choice or personal whim rather than any reason, system, or logical necessity. It often describes decisions, rules, or actions that appear unfair or unpredictable because they lack a clear underlying principle.

arbitrator

C2

A neutral third party officially appointed to settle a dispute between two conflicting parties outside of a court of law. Their role is to hear evidence from both sides and issue a final, typically legally binding, decision known as an award.

arboreal

B2

Arboreal describes animals that live in trees or things relating to trees. It is most commonly used in biological contexts to distinguish tree-dwelling species from those that live on the ground or in water.

appreciate

B2

To recognize the full worth or quality of something, or to be grateful for a gesture or action. It can also mean to understand a situation fully or to increase in value over time.

approbate

C1

To formally or officially sanction, approve, or authorize an action, document, or status. It is typically used in legal, ecclesiastical, or high-level administrative contexts to indicate authoritative validation.

approve

C1

Officially sanctioned or accepted as being of an adequate standard or satisfying certain requirements. It describes something that has received formal authorization or endorsement from a person or body in authority.

apropos

B2

Something that is apropos is very appropriate or relevant to a particular situation or subject being discussed. It describes a remark, action, or timing that fits perfectly with the current circumstances.

arboretum

C1

A botanical garden specifically devoted to the cultivation and exhibition of a wide variety of trees and shrubs for scientific or educational purposes. It serves as a living collection of woody plants, often featuring rare or non-native species.

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