remar
/reˈmaɾ/
To row in Spanish is to say remar. Wiktionary also lists bogar and proejar.
Meaning: intransitive: propel a boat or other craft over water using oars (verb)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA |
|---|---|
| remar | /reˈmaɾ/ |
| bogar | /boˈɡaɾ/ |
| proejar | /pɾoexaɾ/ (from spelling rules) |
The verb means to propel a boat or other craft over water using oars. When specifying the type of craft, it is common to use the preposition en after the verb, such as in the phrase remar en bote (to row in a boat). The noun for the oar itself or the sport of rowing is remo.
Which one should you use?
remar is the standard, most common verb for rowing a boat with oars. In contrast, bogar is a more literary or poetic synonym for rowing, often used in classical literature. The term proejar is also a form of the verb.
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
/reˈmaɾ/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, remar is often used metaphorically to describe struggling against difficult odds or working hard to make a relationship survive.
- The verb bogar shares an unexpected history with the English word 'vogue', as both originate from Germanic roots describing moving along waves.
- The verb bogar is part of a linguistic family that includes the Catalan vogar and the Portuguese vogar, showing a shared Romance heritage for this specific rowing term.
Examples in context
- Fuimos al lago a remar en bote.We went to the lake to row a boat.This sentence demonstrates using remar to describe the action of rowing in a boat.Tatoeba #3101194 by marcelostockle, translation #33720 by CK
- Los marineros vieron cómo de repente se formó un gran remolino a poca distancia de ellos y asustados se prepararon a remar en dirección contraria.The sailors saw how a giant tornado suddenly formed near them, and they started to row the other way in fear.This sentence shows a situation where sailors had to use remar to row in a different direction.Tatoeba #3849746 by Shishir, translation #10315021 by DJ_Saidez
- Esos árboles están plantados en una hileraThose trees are planted in a row
- Nos gusta remar cuando el mar está tranquilo.We like to row when the sea is calm.
Example conversation
Daniel and María are at a lake preparing for a boat trip.
- Daniel¿Quieres remar conmigo hoy, María?Do you want to row with me today, María?
- MaríaSí, pero no sé remar muy bien.Yes, but I don't row very well.
- DanielNo te preocupes, yo te enseñaré.Don't worry, I will teach you.
- MaríaEstá bien, vamos a intentarlo.All right, let's try it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “row” translations and entries remar, bogar, proejar, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bogar, remar, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
