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How do you say "swim" in Spanish?
nadar
In Spanish, "swim" is nadar.
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Pronunciation
Pronounce nah-DAR, stress on the last syllable, with a tapped r closing the word.
Grammar notes
nadar is a verb used the same way as its English equivalent.
Example sentence
Le gusta nadar en el mar.
She likes to swim in the sea.
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How to remember nadar
Nadar is short and flowing, easy to say in one smooth breath, just like swimming.
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Questions about nadar
How do you pronounce nadar?
Pronounce nah-DAR, stress on the last syllable, with a tapped r closing the word.
Is nadar formal or casual?
nadar is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is nadar used in Spanish?
nadar is used the same way as the equivalent English verb. For example: Le gusta nadar en el mar. (She likes to swim in the sea.).
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