Spanish Conversation · Level 47
75 words
Spanish word
nadar
Pronunciation
IPA/naˈðaɾ/
Meaning
- verbswim
Example
Me gusta nadar en el mar.
I like to swim in the sea.
More examples
¿Quieres nadar en la piscina mañana?
Do you want to swim in the pool tomorrow?
Core concept
A person propelling themselves through water with arms and legs.
Common phrases
saber nadar
be able to swim
aprender a nadar
learn how to swim
nadar en la piscina
swim in the pool
Similar words
bucear: Goes deep under water and swims while submerged.
flotar: Remains buoyant on the water surface without sinking.
bañarse: Enters water to wash or soak the body, as in a bath or the sea.
zambullirse: Launches into water headfirst or with force, creating a splash.
Definition in Spanish
Moverse en el agua usando los brazos y las piernas para avanzar.
Word origin
From Latin natare 'to swim', the verb comes into Spanish through the Romance languages as nadar.
Usage tips
- Use nadar for actual swimming, since bañarse usually means bathing or splashing rather than doing laps.