Nadador (en. Swimmer)
/naðaˈðor/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Individual who practices swimming as a sport.
The swimmer won the gold medal at the Olympics.
El nadador ganó la medalla de oro en los Juegos Olímpicos.
Person who swims in a recreational or professional context.
My brother is a great swimmer and trains every day.
Mi hermano es un gran nadador y entrena todos los días.
Competitor in water sports.
The competition brought together the best swimmers in the country.
La competencia reunió a los mejores nadadores del país.
Etymology
Derived from the verb to swim, which comes from the Latin 'natare'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to swim like a fish
To express oneself with great skill in the water.
nadar como un pez
to be a fish in water
To feel very comfortable in a situation.
ser un pez en el agua
to make waves
To cause controversy or attract attention.
hacer olas
Related Words
to swim
To carry out the action of moving in water.
nadar
swimming
Sport that consists of swimming.
natación
training
Process of physical preparation for competitions.
entrenamiento
Slang Meanings
Quality of being very fast in the water.
That guy is a swimmer, he goes like a lightning in the pool.
Ese chaval es un nadador, va como un rayo en la piscina.
Term to describe someone who excels in swimming.
He is a natural swimmer, it comes easy to him.
Es un nadador nato, no le cuesta nada.