natación
nounCEFR A1High frequency
What does “natación” mean in English?
swimming
Example sentences
Practico natación en verano.
I do swimming in summer.
La natación es buena para la salud.
Swimming is good for health.
Voy a clase de natación.
I go to swimming class.
How to use it
Natación means 'swimming' (the activity). Feminine: la natación. Carries an accent on the ó. Verb nadar = 'to swim'.
Common mistake
Natación (the sport / class) vs nadar (the action). 'Practico natación' (I do swimming) vs 'nado' (I swim).