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Conjugation Chart of “Nadar” (to swim) in the Preterite (Past) Tense
| Pronoun | Conjugation |
|---|---|
| Yo | nadé |
| Tú | nadaste |
| Él / Ella / Usted | nadó |
| Nosotros / Nosotras | nadamos |
| Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes | nadaron |
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Understanding the Preterite (Past) Tense of “Nadar”
The preterite of nadar is used to express a completed action of swimming in the past. For example, you might say “I swam three laps in the pool this morning,” indicating a specific instance of swimming that was completed.
This is a regular -ar verb that follows the standard preterite conjugation pattern. The endings are added directly to the stem ‘nad-‘ without any modifications.
How to Use Nadar in the Preterite (Past) Tense
The preterite of nadar describes a completed action of swimming in the past.
To swim: Refers to moving through water, for example Nadé en la piscina esta mañana (I swam in the pool this morning) or Nadaron hasta la otra orilla (They swam to the other shore).
To wade/float: Used for moving or staying afloat in water, for example Nadé entre las olas (I swam among the waves).
Real Life Examples of Nadar in the Preterite (Past) Tense
Nadé dos kilómetros en la competencia. (I swam two kilometers in the competition.)
Nadaste hasta la otra orilla del lago. (You swam to the other shore of the lake.)
El atleta nadó en tiempo récord. (The athlete swam in record time.)
Nadamos en el mar durante el verano. (We swam in the sea during summer.)
Los delfines nadaron cerca del bote. (The dolphins swam near the boat.)
Nadé en la piscina olímpica. (I swam in the Olympic pool.)
Nadaste muy bien en la clase. (You swam very well in class.)
El instructor nadó junto a los principiantes. (The instructor swam alongside the beginners.)
Nadamos bajo la luna llena. (We swam under the full moon.)
Los niños nadaron en la playa. (The children swam at the beach.)
Nadé contra la corriente. (I swam against the current.)
Nadaste desde el muelle hasta la boya. (You swam from the dock to the buoy.)
La tortuga nadó hasta la costa. (The turtle swam to the coast.)
Nadamos después del trabajo. (We swam after work.)
Los competidores nadaron por la medalla. (The competitors swam for the medal.)
Conjugation Chart with English Translations
Conjugations of Nadar (to swim) in the Preterite (Past) Tense (Latin American Spanish) with English Translations:
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| Yo nadé | I swam |
| Tú nadaste | You swam |
| Él / Ella / Usted nadó | He / She / You swam |
| Nosotros / Nosotras nadamos | We swam |
| Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes nadaron | They / You all swam |
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Synonyms
The Preterite tense is also known as the Simple Past, Past Simple, Definite Past, Absolute Past, or Past Tense Indicative in English, and as Pretérito Perfecto Simple, Pretérito Indefinido, Pretérito Simple, Pasado Simple, or Pretérito de Indicativo in Spanish.