natación
sport
The sport of swimming is natación. To talk about the activity, people say nadar, as in me gusta nadar.
Meaning: sport or activity of swimming (noun)
Ways to say it
| Mexican | Note |
|---|---|
| natación | sport |
| Nadar | activity |
Natación is the sport or class, as in clases de natación. Nadar is the verb and works for any time you swim.
Is it said differently in some regions?
A pool in Mexico is an alberca, so a swimming class is often at the alberca of a sports center.
Did you know?
- Natación comes from the Latin natare, to swim.
Examples in context
- Mi hija toma clases de natación.My daughter takes swimming classes.
- Me gusta nadar los sábados.I like swimming on Saturdays.
- La natación es muy buen ejercicio.Swimming is very good exercise.
Example conversation
Karina tells her friend Beto about her new routine at a gym in Saltillo.
- KarinaEmpecé natación los martes.I started swimming on Tuesdays.
- Beto¿Y te gusta?And do you like it?
- KarinaMucho, es muy relajante.A lot, it is very relaxing.
