Portuguese Phrase
Eu corro e levanto pesos.
Meaning
Literally, “I run and lift weights.” The sentence describes two fitness activities that the speaker does regularly or at the moment. It emphasizes a balanced routine of cardio (running) and strength training (weight‑lifting).
When to use
Use this sentence when talking about your workout routine, introducing yourself at the gym, or answering a question like “O que você faz para se exercitar?” (What do you do to exercise?).
✦Grammar Breakdown
Eucorroelevantopesos
Subject pronoun (Eu)
In Portuguese, the subject pronoun is often optional because the verb ending indicates the subject, but it can be used for emphasis.
Present indicative (corro, levanto)
Both verbs are conjugated in the first‑person singular present indicative, showing habitual or current actions.
Coordinating conjunction (e)
The simple conjunction ‘e’ links two actions of equal importance.
Plural noun (pesos)
‘Pesos’ is the plural of ‘peso’ (weight); it refers to weight‑lifting equipment.
🗨In Conversation
O que você costuma fazer para ficar em forma?
What do you usually do to stay fit?
Eu corro e levanto pesos.
I run and lift weights.
✕Common Mistakes
Eu corro e levanto peso.
‘Peso’ is singular; you need the plural ‘pesos’ when referring to multiple weights or weight‑lifting equipment.
Eu corro e levanto o peso.
Using the article ‘o’ changes the meaning to ‘the weight’, which sounds odd unless you’re talking about a specific weight.
Eu corro e levantar pesos.
Mixing infinitive ‘levantar’ with a conjugated verb breaks parallelism; both verbs should be in the same tense.
↔Alternatives
Eu faço corrida e treino com pesos.
I do running and train with weights.
Eu corro e pratico musculação.
I run and do weight training.
Eu corro e levanto halteres.
I run and lift dumbbells.
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, a balanced routine of cardio and strength training is popular, especially in urban gyms. Saying “Eu corro e levanto pesos” sounds natural and shows you’re serious about fitness. If you want a more casual tone, you can drop the pronoun: “Corro e levanto pesos.”