Spanish Phrase
Hago ejercicio tres veces a la semana.
Meaning
I exercise three times a week. The sentence describes a regular, repeated habit rather than a one‑off event.
When to use
Use this phrase when talking about your fitness routine, answering questions about how often you work out, or describing a healthy lifestyle in conversation.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Hagoejerciciotresvecesalasemana
Hago (hacer)
First‑person singular present of the verb *hacer* (to do/make). Used for habitual actions.
ejercicio
A masculine noun meaning ‘exercise’; often paired with *hacer* to talk about physical activity.
tres veces
A frequency expression meaning ‘three times’; the numeral agrees with the noun *veces* (plural).
a la semana
A prepositional phrase meaning ‘per week’; the article *la* is required in standard Spanish.
🗨In Conversation
¿Con qué frecuencia haces ejercicio?
How often do you exercise?
Hago ejercicio tres veces a la semana.
I exercise three times a week.
✕Common Mistakes
Hago ejercicio tres veces en la semana.
The preposition *en* is not used for frequency; use *a* or *por*.
Hago ejercicio tres veces a semana.
The definite article *la* is required before *semana*.
Hago ejercicio tres veces por la semana.
When expressing frequency, *por semana* (without the article) is preferred; *por la semana* sounds awkward.
↔Alternatives
Me entreno tres veces por semana.
I train three times per week.
Practico deporte tres veces a la semana.
I practice sport three times a week.
Hago deporte tres veces a la semana.
I do sport three times a week.
Cultural Tip
In most Spanish‑speaking countries *hacer ejercicio* is the go‑to expression for any kind of physical activity, from gym workouts to jogging. Native speakers often say *ir al gimnasio* (go to the gym) or *entrenar* (train) when they want to be more specific. Note that *a la semana* is the standard way to express ‘per week’; using *en la semana* sounds unnatural.