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remar

rreh-mahrreˈmaɾ

“remar” means “to row” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

to rowA2Verb

using oars to move a boat

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to struggleB2Verb

putting in a lot of effort to achieve something

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to rowAlso: to paddle

VerbA2regular ar
A person sitting in a small wooden boat on calm blue water, holding two wooden oars and pulling them to move forward.
gerundremando
past Participleremado
infinitiveremar

📝 In Action

Nosotros remamos en el lago todos los domingos.

A2

We row in the lake every Sunday.

Es difícil remar cuando el viento es muy fuerte.

B1

It is difficult to row when the wind is very strong.

Ella remó sola hasta llegar a la otra orilla.

B1

She rowed alone until she reached the other shore.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • boguear (to row)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • remar con fuerza – to row hard
  • bote de remar – rowboat

to struggleAlso: to toil, to work hard

VerbB2regular ar
Argentina
A person leaning forward and pushing a very large, heavy boulder up a steep green hill.
gerundremando
past Participleremado
infinitiveremar

📝 In Action

Llevamos meses remando para sacar adelante este proyecto.

B2

We've been toiling for months to move this project forward.

A veces parece que estoy remando solo en esta oficina.

B2

Sometimes it feels like I'm the only one working hard in this office.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • luchar (to fight/struggle)
  • esforzarse (to make an effort)

Antonyms

  • rendirse (to give up)

Common Collocations

  • remar juntos – to work together toward a goal

Idioms & Expressions

  • remar contracorriente – To struggle against the odds or to go against the status quo.
  • remar todos a una – Everyone working together in harmony toward the same goal.

Subjunctive

Imperfect Subjunctive

yoremara
túremaras
él/ella/ustedremara
nosotrosremáramos
vosotrosremarais
ellos/ellas/ustedesremaran

Present Subjunctive

yoreme
túremes
él/ella/ustedreme
nosotrosrememos
vosotrosreméis
ellos/ellas/ustedesremen

Indicative

Preterite

yoremé
túremaste
él/ella/ustedremó
nosotrosremamos
vosotrosremasteis
ellos/ellas/ustedesremaron

Imperfect

yoremaba
túremabas
él/ella/ustedremaba
nosotrosremábamos
vosotrosremabais
ellos/ellas/ustedesremaban

Present

yoremo
túremas
él/ella/ustedrema
nosotrosremamos
vosotrosremáis
ellos/ellas/ustedesreman
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Words that translate to "remar" in Spanish:

to paddleto rowto struggleto toil

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: remar

Question 1 of 3

Which of these objects is needed for the action of 'remar'?

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👥 Word Family
remo(oar) — Noun
remador(rower) — Noun
remada(a stroke or the act of rowing) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes
amarllegarmar
📚 Etymology

From the Latin word 'remare', which comes from 'remus' (oar).

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: remarItalian: remare

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'remar' irregular?

No, 'remar' is a completely regular verb in all tenses, following the standard -ar pattern.

What is the difference between 'remo' and 'remar'?

'Remo' is the noun (oar), while 'remar' is the verb (to row).

Can I use 'remar' for a kayak?

Yes, although some people prefer 'palear' for kayaking, 'remar' is widely understood and commonly used for any boat moved by human arm power.