Spanish word

nadador

Pronunciation

IPA/naðaˈðoɾ/

Meaning

  • masculine nouncompetitive swimmer

Example

¿Hay algún nadador en la piscina?

Is there a competitive swimmer in the pool?

Illustration for nadador (competitive swimmer)

More examples

¿Ves a algún nadador en la playa hoy?

Do you see any swimmer on the beach today?

Core concept

Swimmer racing in a pool.

Common phrases

  • nadador de competición

    competitive swimmer

  • nadador principiante

    novice swimmer

Similar words

bañista: Swims or splashes in a pool or at the beach for fun or relaxation.
buceador: Dives underwater using tanks or breathing equipment to explore or work.

Definition in Spanish

Persona que realiza la acción de nadar; el alcance va desde quien sabe nadar hasta el atleta especializado según el contexto.

Word origin

From the verb nadar (from Latin natare) plus the agentive suffix -dor, meaning 'one who swims'.

Usage tips

  • When asking only whether someone can swim, use ¿Sabes nadar? because ¿Eres nadador? often sounds like asking whether the person is a competitive swimmer.

Other meanings

  • swimmernoun

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