nadar en la piscina
/nadaɾ en la pisθina/from spelling rules
The English phrase "swim in the pool" is translated into Spanish as nadar en la piscina.
This phrase describes the action of moving through the water of a swimming pool by using your arms and legs.
Is it said differently in some regions?
While nadar en la piscina is a standard way to express this in many Spanish-speaking regions, in Mexico it is very common to use nadar en la alberca instead.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase uses the infinitive form nadar to express the concept of "to swim".
How do you pronounce it?
/nadaɾ en la pisθina/
Did you know?
- While English uses 'pool' for both the swimming area and a game of billiards, Spanish uses piscina for swimming and billar for the game to avoid any confusion.
- The word piscina shares its roots with the word for fish, because the term originally described a place where fish were kept.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, it is common to use the verb bañarse (to bathe) instead of nadar when simply spending time splashing and relaxing in a piscina.
Examples in context
- No me gusta nadar en la piscina.I don't like to swim in the pool.This sentence is useful for expressing a dislike for the activity nadar en la piscina.Tatoeba #831477 by LugoIlmer, translation #255503 by CK
- Me gusta nadar en la piscina todos los días.I like to swim in the pool every day.
- Vamos a nadar en la alberca más tarde.We are going to swim in the pool later.
- ¿Puedes nadar en la piscina conmigo?Can you swim in the pool with me?
- Me encanta nadar en la piscina por la mañana.I love to swim in the pool in the morning.
- ¿Quieres nadar en la piscina conmigo?Do you want to swim in the pool with me?
Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are at a hotel by the water.
- JavierSofía, ¿quieres nadar en la piscina?Sofía, do you want to swim in the pool?
- SofíaSí, me parece una buena idea.Yes, that sounds like a good idea.
- JavierEl agua está muy limpia hoy.The water is very clean today.
- Sofía¡Perfecto, vamos a nadar en la piscina!Perfect, let's swim in the pool!
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries en, la, nadar, piscina, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
