remo
“remo” means “oar” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
oar, rowing
Also: paddle, rowing machine
📝 In Action
Necesitamos un remo nuevo para el bote.
A1We need a new oar for the boat.
El remo es un ejercicio muy bueno para la espalda.
A2Rowing is a very good exercise for your back.
Perdí un remo en medio del lago.
B1I lost an oar in the middle of the lake.
I row
📝 In Action
Yo remo todas las mañanas en el club.
A2I row every morning at the club.
Si yo remo solo, el bote va en círculos.
B1If I row alone, the boat goes in circles.
Remo con fuerza para llegar rápido.
A2I row hard to arrive quickly.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
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✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: remo
Question 1 of 3
Which sentence means 'I row in the lake'?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin 'remus', which referred to the wooden tool used for steering and moving ships.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'remo' the same as 'pala'?
Usually, 'remo' is for rowing (where the oar is attached to the boat), while 'pala' is for paddling (like in a kayak or canoe).
Can 'remo' mean a rowing machine?
Yes, in a gym, people often call the rowing machine 'el remo'.
How do you say 'rowing' as a sport?
You can simply say 'el remo'. For example: 'Me gusta practicar el remo'.