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    Nadar (en. Swim)

    /na'daɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To move in the water fluidly using arms and legs.
    I like to swim in the sea during the summer.
    Me gusta nadar en el mar durante el verano.
    To practice a water sport that involves moving in water.
    She trains to swim in competitions.
    Ella entrena para nadar en competiciones.
    To make a smooth movement in a liquid.
    The fish swims agilely among the rocks.
    El pez nada ágilmente entre las rocas.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'nātāre', which means 'to float' or 'to swim'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to swim against the current
    To make an effort contrary to what is expected.
    nadar a contracorriente
    swimming among sharks
    To be in a situation of risk or danger.
    nadando entre tiburones
    to swim in abundance
    To be in a situation of great economic prosperity.
    nadar en la abundancia

    Related Words

    swim
    Action of swimming; style or manner of swimming.
    nado
    swimming
    Sport that consists of swimming, especially at a competitive level.
    natação
    swimmer
    A person who practices swimming professionally or as an amateur.
    nadador

    Slang Meanings

    To swim in indifference
    At the party, he swam in indifference, not paying attention to anyone.
    En la fiesta, él nadó en la indiferencia, sin prestar atención a nadie.
    To swim with the currents
    Sometimes it’s better to swim with the currents than to go against them.
    A veces es mejor nadar con las corrientes que ir en contra.