nadar
to swim
Beginner Verb
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Pronunciation
/naˈðaɾ/
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Cultural Note
Spain has over 5,000 kilometers of coastline, making swimming a deeply ingrained cultural activity. The expression 'nadar y guardar la ropa' means to play it safe — literally 'to swim and keep your clothes dry.'
📝 Example Sentences
Aprendí a nadar cuando tenía cinco años.
I learned to swim when I was five years old.
Nadamos en el mar todos los veranos.
We swim in the sea every summer.