Spanish Phrase
Las flexiones y las remadas también son funcionales.
Meaning
The sentence states that both push‑ups (flexiones) and rows (remadas) are considered functional exercises, meaning they improve movement patterns useful in everyday activities or sports. It highlights the functional value of these two common strength‑training moves.
When to use
Use this phrase when discussing workout routines, explaining why certain exercises are included in a functional‑training program, or comparing the benefits of different movements in a gym class or personal training session.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Lasflexionesylasremadastambiénsonfuncionales
Definite Article (Las)
The feminine plural article 'las' agrees with the plural feminine nouns 'flexiones' and 'remadas'.
Noun (flexiones / remadas)
Both are feminine plural nouns referring to specific exercise types: push‑ups and rows.
Coordinating Conjunction (y)
The conjunction 'y' links two noun phrases, creating a compound subject.
Adverb (también)
Placed before the verb, 'también' means 'also' and adds the idea of inclusion.
Verb 'ser' (son)
The third‑person plural form of 'ser' matches the compound subject and links it to the adjective.
Adjective (funcionales)
An adjective that must agree in gender and number with the subject; here it is feminine plural.
🗨In Conversation
¿Qué ejercicios recomiendas para entrenar todo el cuerpo?
What exercises do you recommend for training the whole body?
Las flexiones y las remadas también son funcionales, así que inclúyelas en tu rutina.
Push‑ups and rows are also functional, so include them in your routine.
✕Common Mistakes
Las flexiones y las remadas también son funcional.
The adjective must agree in number with the plural subject; use 'funcionales'.
Las flexiones y remadas también son funcionales.
Both nouns need their own article for clarity, especially in formal contexts.
Las flexiones y las remadas tambien son funcionales.
Remember the accent on 'también' to indicate the correct stress.
↔Alternatives
Los ejercicios de flexión y remo también son funcionales.
The push‑up and row exercises are also functional.
Tanto las flexiones como las remadas resultan funcionales.
Both push‑ups and rows turn out to be functional.
Las flexiones y las remadas son ejercicios funcionales.
Push‑ups and rows are functional exercises.
Cultural Tip
In many Spanish‑speaking gyms, the term 'entrenamiento funcional' has become a buzzword, especially in urban areas where people look for workouts that translate to real‑life strength. When speaking with trainers, using 'funcional' signals that you understand modern fitness trends. Note that in Latin America the pronunciation of 'c' before 'i/e' is /s/ (e.g., /funso.../), while in Spain it is /θ/.