entrenados

Entrenados is the plural masculine form of the past participle entrenado, from the Spanish verb entrenar, meaning to train. In Spanish, entrenado can function as an adjective or a noun and agrees in gender and number: entrenado, entrenados; feminine forms are entrenada, entrenadas. It denotes people or animals that have undergone training, or objects that have been conditioned through practice, indicating preparedness for a task, sport, job, or duty.

Common uses include sports, workforces, and military or institutional settings. For example, los atletas entrenados compiten at elite levels; el personal entrenado maneja la maquinaria de forma segura. In workplaces, one may refer to empleados entrenados or personal entrenado to emphasize readiness. The term can also appear as a noun phrase, as in “los entrenados recibieron un certificado.”

Compared with related terms, entrenado emphasizes practical preparation through training; other synonyms include capacitado (capable), formado or instruido (educated). Phrasings such as “bien entrenado” can imply proficiency.

Origin and usage: entrenado derives from entrenar; its use is widespread in Spain and Latin America, especially in contexts emphasizing skill and readiness.

See also: entrenamiento, entrenar, entrenador, formación, capacitación.