English–Spanish

“swim” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/naˈðaɾ/

Example

Me gusta nadar en el mar.

I like to swim in the sea.

Illustration for nadar (swim)

How to say “swim” in Spanish

“Swim” in Spanish is nadar.

A person propelling themselves through water with arms and legs.

Full entry for nadar: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with nadar

¿Quieres nadar en la piscina mañana?

Do you want to swim in the pool tomorrow?

Tips for using nadar

  • Use nadar for actual swimming, since bañarse usually means bathing or splashing rather than doing laps.

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