remo
/ˈremo/masculine
In Spanish, rowing is translated as remo. Wiktionary also lists boga.
Meaning: the sport (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| remo | /ˈremo/ | masculine |
| boga | /ˈboɡa/ | feminine |
The term remo is used to refer to the sport of rowing. To describe the act of engaging in this sport or recreational pursuit, the phrase practicar remo is used. If you wish to express the action of rowing, you should use the verb remar.
What does it mean word for word?
The word remo literally means oar, but it is also the standard way to refer to the sport itself.
Which one should you use?
While remo is the standard term for the sport, boga is a much more archaic or specialized term for rowing and is rarely used in modern conversation to describe the sport.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, remo is the predominant term used to denote rowing.
How does it change in a sentence?
remo is a masculine noun, whereas boga is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈremo/
Did you know?
- The word boga originates from the Ancient Greek words for 'ox' and 'eye', referring to the way an ox looks forward while pulling a load.
- Unlike the sport of rowing, the word boga is also used in Spanish to describe the 'vogue' or prevalence of a fashion trend.
- Spanish speakers use the verb remar metaphorically to describe someone who is working incredibly hard to overcome a difficult situation or 'pulling their own weight' in a struggle.
Examples in context
- El bote de remos se alejó de la orilla.The rowing boat drifted away from the bank.This sentence shows how to use remo in the context of a rowing boat.Tatoeba #10082671 by manufrutos, translation #10081658 by sundown
- Ella se sentó escuchando el chapoteo rítmico del agua contra los botes de remos amarrados.She sat listening to the water lapping rhythmically against the moored rowing boats.This sentence uses remo to describe boats used for rowing.Tatoeba #10082706 by manufrutos, translation #10081647 by sundown
- Ella se subió a bordo del bote de remos, se estabilizó mientras se balanceaba y soltó amarras.She clambered aboard the rowing boat, steadied herself as it bobbed, and cast off.This sentence illustrates the use of remo when referring to a rowing boat.Tatoeba #10082677 by manufrutos, translation #10081657 by sundown
- ¡Vamos a remar en el lago este fin de semana!Let's go rowing on the lake this weekend!
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Sofía and Mateo are talking about their hobbies at a sports club.
- Sofía¿Te gusta el remo, Mateo?Do you like rowing, Mateo?
- MateoSí, practico remo todos los sábados.Yes, I practice rowing every Saturday.
- Sofía¡Qué bien! Yo prefiero la natación.That's great! I prefer swimming.
- MateoEs bueno mantenerse activo en el agua.It is good to stay active in the water.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “rowing” translations and entries remo, boga, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries boga, remo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
