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    Remar (en. Row)

    /reˈmaɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To move an oar in the water to propel a boat.
    She started to row to reach the other shore of the lake.
    Ella empezó a remar para llegar a la otra orilla del lago.
    To make an effort or work hard on a task.
    They had to row a lot to finish the project on time.
    Tuvieron que remar mucho para terminar el proyecto a tiempo.
    To perform an activity continuously and with perseverance.
    In life, you always have to row to reach your goals.
    En la vida, siempre hay que remar para alcanzar los objetivos.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'remare', composed of 're-' and 'mas' which means oar.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to row against the current
    To make an effort in vain or in opposite directions.
    remar contra corriente
    to row in calm waters
    To be in a situation without difficulties.
    remar en aguas tranquilas
    to row as a team
    To work together to achieve a goal.
    remar en equipo

    Related Words

    oar
    Instrument used to propel a boat.
    remo
    boat
    Floating vessel for water transport.
    embarcación
    navigation
    Action of traveling by water, using boats.
    navegación

    Slang Meanings

    To make the effort to face a difficult situation.
    In this job, you have to row if you really want to get ahead.
    En este trabajo, tienes que remar si realmente quieres avanzar.
    To struggle for something that seems unreachable.
    Sometimes you have to row to get what you want in life.
    A veces tienes que remar para conseguir lo que quieres en la vida.