quiero ir a nadar
/kjeɾo iɾ a nadaɾ/from spelling rules
The English phrase "I want to go swimming" is translated into Spanish as quiero ir a nadar.
You can use quiero ir a nadar to express a desire to swim in a pool, the sea or any other body of water. Related terms include bañarme to mean bathe, chapotear to mean splash around and sumergirme to mean immerse myself.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of quiero (I want), ir (to go), a (to) and nadar (to swim).
How does it change in a sentence?
In this phrase, the verb querer (to want) is conjugated in the first-person singular present indicative as quiero.
How do you pronounce it?
/kjeɾo iɾ a nadaɾ/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, you can use the word sumergirme to describe the physical act of diving under water or the metaphorical act of becoming deeply absorbed in a book or project.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, the command form of ir is andá, which actually comes from the verb andar meaning 'to walk'.
- While nadar refers to the act of swimming, the related word bañarme is used by Spanish speakers for both taking a bath and going for a dip in the ocean.
Examples in context
- Quiero ir a nadar.I want to go swimming.This sentence demonstrates how to say quiero ir a nadar.Tatoeba #1134612 by christian80, translation #2011673 by CK
- Disculpe, ¿hay alguna alberca cerca? Me gustaría ir a nadar.Excuse me, is there a swimming pool nearby? I would like to go swimming.
- Me encantaría ir a nadar durante mi estancia en el resort. ¿Tienen piscina?I would love to go swimming during my stay at the resort. Do you have a pool?
- Hoy hace calor y quiero ir a nadar.It is hot today and I want to go swimming.
- Si tengo tiempo, quiero ir a nadar al mar.If I have time, I want to go swimming in the sea.
Example conversation
Lucía and Javier are talking in their living room about the weather.
- LucíaHace mucho calor, Javier.It is very hot, Javier.
- JavierEs verdad. ¿Quieres hacer algo?It's true. Do you want to do something?
- LucíaSí, quiero ir a nadar.Yes, I want to go swimming.
- Javier¡Buena idea! Vamos a la piscina.Good idea! Let's go to the pool.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries a, ir, nadar, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
