trainer

S2 W2

BrE /ˈtreɪnə(r)/ AmE /ˈtreɪnər/

noun en → es

1 PERSON WHO TRAINS [C] B1

a person whose job is to teach or instruct others, especially in a particular skill or sport

entrenador/a, instructor/a

  • be a trainer for somebody/something

Collocations personal trainer · football coach

  • She works as a personal trainer at the gym.

    Ella trabaja como entrenadora personal en el gimnasio.

2 SHOE [C] A2

a type of shoe that is worn for sports or exercise, especially running and jogging

zapatilla de deporte, tenis

  • wear trainers

Collocations running shoes · training gear

  • He always wears trainers when he goes jogging.

    Él siempre lleva zapatillas cuando va a correr.

3 EQUIPMENT [C] B1

equipment used for training, such as weights or machines in a gym

equipo de entrenamiento, aparato

  • use the trainer

Collocations gym equipment · training machine

  • She uses the treadmill as her main trainer.

    Ella usa la cinta de correr como su principal equipo de entrenamiento.

4 TEACHER [C] B2

a person who teaches a subject at school or university, especially in British English

profesor/a, docente

  • be a trainer for something

Collocations university lecturer · school teacher

  • He is a trainer of English literature at the university.

    Él es profesor de literatura inglesa en la universidad.

5 ANIMAL [C] B2

an animal that has been trained to do a particular job or activity, such as hunting or racing

animal entrenado, mascota

  • be a trainer for something

Collocations trained dog · racehorse

  • The greyhound is a fast trainer.

    El galgo es un perro entrenado muy rápido.

6 SOFTWARE [C] B2

a computer program that helps you learn how to use another piece of software or a new device

software de aprendizaje, tutoría

  • use the trainer

Collocations computer tutorial · software guide

  • The new software comes with a built-in trainer.

    El nuevo software viene con un tutor integrado.

7 MACHINE [C] B2

a machine that is used for training or exercise, such as a treadmill or weight-lifting machine

máquina de entrenamiento, aparato

  • use the trainer

Collocations gym equipment · training apparatus

  • He uses a stationary bike as his main trainer.

    Él usa una bicicleta estática como su principal equipo de entrenamiento.

8 MODEL [C] B2

a model of a product that is used for training or demonstration purposes, such as a car or airplane

modelo de entrenamiento, prototipo

  • be a trainer for something

Collocations training model · demonstration unit

  • The company has a full-size car as its main trainer.

    La empresa tiene un automóvil de tamaño completo como su principal modelo de entrenamiento.