Spanish Phrase
¿Cuándo haces ejercicio?
Meaning
This phrase is a direct question used to ask someone about their physical activity routine or workout schedule. It combines the interrogative word for time with the standard Spanish expression for working out.
When to use
Use this phrase in social settings when discussing health, hobbies, or daily routines. It is appropriate for both casual friends and new acquaintances in a fitness context.
✦Grammar Breakdown
¿Cuándohacesejercicio?
Cuándo (Interrogative)
The word 'cuándo' carries a written accent mark when used in questions to distinguish it from the relative pronoun 'cuando'.
Hacer (to do/make)
'Haces' is the present tense 'tú' form of the irregular verb 'hacer', which is essential for describing activities.
🗨In Conversation
¿Cuándo haces ejercicio?
When do you exercise?
Suelo ir al gimnasio por las tardes.
I usually go to the gym in the afternoons.
✕Common Mistakes
¿Cuándo practicas ejercicio?
While 'practicar' is understood, 'hacer' is the standard verb for exercising in Spanish.
¿Cuándo tú haces ejercicio?
Spanish often drops the subject pronoun 'tú' because the verb ending 'haces' already indicates the subject.
↔Alternatives
¿A qué hora entrenas?
What time do you train?
¿Sueles hacer deporte?
Do you usually do sports?
Cultural Tip
In many Spanish-speaking countries, fitness culture is growing rapidly, but 'hacer ejercicio' is a broad term. If someone plays a specific sport like soccer or padel, they will likely use the verb 'jugar' instead of 'hacer'.