Swimming in spanish
pronunciation: nɑdɑndoʊ part of speech: noun
swim2 = nadar. [Verbo irregular: pasado swam, participio swum]
Example: Only the dead fish swim with the current.more:
» leave + Alguien + to sink or swim = dejar a Alguien que se las apañe como pueda.
Example: This indexing system does not use vocabulary control, the input is straightforward, but the user may be left to sink or swim.» sink or swim = prosperar o fracasar.
Example: The learning programs themselves can influence whether e-learners sink or swim.» swim against + the current = ir contra corriente, ir (en) contra (de) la corriente, luchar (en) contra (de) (la) corriente.
Example: And she is the ultimate model for every woman who has to swim against the current.» swim against + the flow = ir contra corriente, ir (en) contra (de) la corriente, luchar (en) contra (de) (la) corriente.
Example: If you want to become a leader, swim against the flow and be a non-conformist.» swim against + the stream = ir contra corriente, ir (en) contra (de) la corriente, luchar (en) contra (de) (la) corriente.
Example: This unique style will appeal to the individual who wants to stand out, make a statement and swim against the stream.» swim against + the tide = ir contra corriente, ir (en) contra (de) la corriente, luchar (en) contra (de) (la) corriente.
Example: A person has two choices in life: You can swim against the tide and get exhausted, or you can swim with the tide and let it take you where it wants you to go.» swim + backstroke = nadar de espalda.
Example: Swimming backstroke correctly facilitates the development of your entire back musculature.» swim + breaststroke = nadar a braza.
Example: If you walk around the pool deck during practice and you look at the swimmers swimming breaststroke you will see that as soon as the head enters the water the swimmer starts blowing bubbles.» swim + butterfly = nadar a mariposa.
Example: It's one thing to be able to swim butterfly, but another to know the secrets to swim butterfly fast.» swim in + the deep end = meterse de lleno en lo más difícil, enfrascarse en lo más difícil.
Example: I was quickly swimming in the deep end, surrounded by the controversy over the decision to hold the 2000 conference in Jerusalem and the implementation of the recommendations of the Working Group on the Revision of the Statutes = De pronto me vi metido de lleno en lo más difícil de mi trabajo teniendo que resolver la polémica de si celebrar o no el congreso del año 2000 en Jerusalén y que poner en marcha las recomendaciones del Grupo de Trabajo sobre la Revisión de los Estatutos.» swim in + the sea = nadar en el mar.
Example: The teenager was also joined by the rest of her family on the Mexico vacation, where they lapped up the sun and swam in the sea.» swim + laps = nadar largos, hacer largos.
Example: Residents are encouraged to get ready to make a splash, swim some laps, enjoy water aerobics or learn to swim at these facilities this summer.» swim + lengths = hacer largos, nadar largos.
Example: This is plenty big enough for swimming lengths, playing volleyball or just floating on a lilo reading a book.» swim like + a fish = nadar como un pez.
Example: She swam like a fish, and preferred to spend as much time as possible in a bathing suit.» swim-up bar = bar piscina.
Example: And with lush gardens, sun loungers, swim-up bars, and other nice poolside features to boot, it's no surprise many travelers wouldn't mind spending an entire day in or near the pool.» swim with + sharks = meterse en la boca del lobo.
Example: If there was ever an idiot who stuck her head in the lion's mouth, went swimming with sharks, or dancing with snakes, it would be her.» swim with + the current = ir con la corriente, seguir la corriente, dejarse llevar, dejarse llevar por la corriente, dejarse arrastrar, dejarse arrastrar por la corriente.
Example: It was Thomas Jefferson who said: 'On matters of style, swim with the current; on matters of principle, stand like a rock'.» swim with + the flow = ir con la corriente, seguir la corriente, dejarse llevar, dejarse llevar por la corriente, dejarse arrastrar, dejarse arrastrar por la corriente.
Example: The only way to keep from drowning is to ride the currents -- the ocean will support us as long as we swim with the flow.» swim with + the stream = ir con la corriente, seguir la corriente, dejarse llevar, dejarse llevar por la corriente, dejarse arrastrar, dejarse arrastrar por la corriente.
Example: It reminds me of one of my favourite quotes: 'Only dead fish swim with the stream!'.» swim with + the tide = ir con la corriente, seguir la corriente, dejarse llevar, dejarse llevar por la corriente, dejarse arrastrar, dejarse arrastrar por la corriente.
Example: A person has two choices in life: You can swim against the tide and get exhausted, or you can swim with the tide and let it take you where it wants you to go.swimming = natación.
Example: The most popular recreation forms in nature are swimming in summer, the picking of berries, and mushrooms, cross-country skiing, and fishing and hunting.more:
» communal swimming pool = piscina comunitaria.
Example: The community also boasts communal swimming pool, volleyball court, tennis courts, basketball court, BBQ area and children's playground.» covered swimming pool = piscina cubierta.
Example: The heated and covered swimming pool is open all day long, 7 days a week.» freestyle swimming = natación estilo libre.
Example: In freestyle swimming any stroke may be used, but the crawl, considered the speediest, is almost always favored.» go + swimming = ir a nadar.
Example: I constantly get teased for wearing armbands when I go swimming with people in my school.» heated swimming pool = piscina climatizada.
Example: The heated and covered swimming pool is open all day long, 7 days a week.» indoor swimming pool = piscina cubierta.
Example: It is a maze-like photomontage of pictures of the changing rooms and corridors of an indoor swimming pool.» open-air swimming pool = piscina al aire libre.
Example: One of the centre's main attractions is the 50 meter open-air swimming pool.» swimming baths = piscina cubierta. [Término generalmente usado en plural y comúnmente en el inglés británico]
Example: Two fire engines and around 20 firefighters were called to a fire in a derelict swimming baths in Walnut Tree Road.» swimming costume = traje de baño, bañador.
Example: In the West bathing costumes for females were first designed in the 19th century both in America and Great Britain during the Victorian Era.» swimming fins = aletas para nadar. [Generalmente usado en plural]
Example: Swimming fins increase your speed and help your body stay flat in the water.» swimming flippers = aletas para nadar. [Generalmente usado en plural]
Example: You might be surprised to know that the invention of swimming flippers did not come from looking at fish, and it did not come recently!.» swimming goggles = gafas para nadar.
Example: The patient swam with daily disposable soft contact lenses and swimming goggles.» swimming noodle = churro. [Flotador cilíndrico y alargado en forma de salchicha]
Example: Swimming noodles make excellent water toys for the pool.» swimming pool = piscina.
Example: The 1st phase of a cultural centre, with library, art gallery, swimming pool, cafe and day centre for the elderly, was opened in Sept 87.» swimming stroke = estilo de natación.
Example: The butterfly stroke is one of the fastest of all swimming strokes.» swimming suit = traje de baño, bañador.
Example: Tight clothing, such as swimming suits and the tights worn for aerobics, jogging, etc., may cause health problems by restricting the natural flow of blood.» swimming trunks = bañador.
Example: He was wearing a pair of navy-blue swimming trunks many sizes too large but they had a drawstring, so that didn't matter.» synchronised swimming = natación sincronizada.
Example: At the turn of the 20th century, synchronized swimming was known as water ballet.