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Spanish Phrase

Corro y levanto pesas.

/ˈko.ro i leˈβan.to ˈpe.sas/
Meaning"I run and lift weights."
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Meaning

Literally, “I run and lift weights.” The sentence describes two physical activities that the speaker does, usually as part of a regular fitness routine. Both verbs are in the simple present, which in Spanish can express habitual actions.

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When to use

Use this sentence when you’re talking about your exercise habits, answering a question about how you stay fit, or describing a typical workout session.

✦Grammar Breakdown

Corroylevantopesas

1

Corro

First‑person singular present of the verb *correr* (to run). The -o ending marks the present tense for -er verbs.

2

y

Coordinating conjunction meaning “and”. It links two independent clauses without changing the verb form.

3

levanto

First‑person singular present of the verb *levantar* (to lift). Regular -ar verb with the -o ending for the present tense.

4

pesas

Plural noun meaning “weights”. Used with *levantar* to indicate the object being lifted.

🗨In Conversation

A

¿Qué haces para mantenerte en forma?

What do you do to stay fit?

Corro y levanto pesas.

I run and lift weights.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Corro y levantar pesas.

    Learners often forget to conjugate the verb and say *levantar pesas* (infinitive) instead of *levanto pesas*.

  • Corro y levanto peso.

    Using the singular *peso* changes the meaning to “I lift weight” (as a concept) rather than “weights”.

  • Corro, levanto pesas.

    Replacing the conjunction with a comma creates a run‑on sentence that sounds unnatural in Spanish.

↔Alternatives

  • Hago cardio y entreno con pesas.

    I do cardio and train with weights.

  • Practico running y levanto pesas.

    I practice running and lift weights.

  • Corro y hago pesas.

    I run and do weight training.

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Cultural Tip

In many Spanish‑speaking countries, the phrase *levantar pesas* is the standard way to talk about weight‑training, while *hacer pesas* is more colloquial. Fitness culture has grown rapidly, especially in urban areas, so mentioning both cardio (*correr*) and strength training (*levantar pesas*) signals a well‑rounded routine. Be aware that in some regions people might say *correr* to mean jogging, while *carrera* refers to a race.