No. 12,849 in Spanish
palestra
A place or arena for discussion, debate, or training, often associated with intellectual or physical exercises.
In a sentence
La palestra del gimnasio está equipada con modernas herramientas para entrenar.
The gym's palestra is equipped with modern tools for training.
Here, 'palestra' refers to the physical space within a gym designed for training or sports activities.
Discutimos temas importantes en la palestra académica.
We discussed important topics in the academic palestra.
In this context, 'palestra' is used metaphorically to refer to a forum or setting for academic dialogue and exchange.
En la antigua Grecia, la palestra era esencial para el desarrollo físico y educativo de los jóvenes.
In ancient Greece, the palestra was essential for the physical and educational development of the youth.
Here, 'palestra' is used historically to describe the area used for training and education in ancient times.
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